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Declan Rice named vice captain of England ahead of World Cup warm-up

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 9:05 AM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Declan Rice named vice captain of England ahead of World Cup warm-up

Summary

Declan Rice is appointed vice captain of the England national team by manager Thomas Tuchel as the squad gathers for their final World Cup warm-up match against Costa Rica. Rice's position in the leadership group highlights his importance in England's World Cup plans, with captain Harry Kane remaining a key figure. The Arsenal midfielder previously led the team in a friendly against Wales. Rice joins Arsenal teammates Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze, and Noni Madueke, who have arrived in West Palm Beach for training. England's first World Cup game is scheduled against Croatia on June 17.

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By the Numbers

•Rice is now second in the leadership group behind Kane.
•Arsenal players report for training before the friendly against Costa Rica.
•England previously won a warm-up match against New Zealand 1-0.
•Rice captained England in a previous friendly against Wales.
•England's World Cup begins against Croatia on June 17.

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9:05 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal star named vice captain of England

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The England manager says Rice is part of his core group, with Arsenal’s four internationals now in camp before the final World Cup warm-up match against Costa Rica.Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Image...
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