Declan Rice minimizes injury concerns after England's win over DR Congo
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 11:17 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
Declan Rice played a key role in England's 2-1 victory over DR Congo in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 on July 1. After being substituted due to ice on his left hamstring, Rice stated he is 'good as gold'. He faced previous injuries but is expected to be fit for the Round of 16 against Mexico. England came back from an early deficit, with Harry Kane scoring twice late in the match to secure the win.
- •England wins 2-1 against DR Congo in Round of 32 matchup.
- •Declan Rice was substituted late with ice on his left hamstring.
- •Rice confirms he is fit ahead of next match against Mexico.
- •Harry Kane scores two goals to complete the comeback victory.
- •England will play at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City next.
- 11:17 PMYahoo Sports — Declan Rice downplays injury concerns after England's World Cup win
"England midfielder Declan Rice was forced off in the dying moments of their 2-1 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 win against DR Congo, later spotted with ice on his left hamstring
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