Declan Rice says England team is best in decades after World Cup bronze
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 2:31 AM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Declan Rice declared England's current squad the best in many years following their 6-4 victory over France in the third-place play-off at the 2026 World Cup. This win marked England's best World Cup finish since their 1966 triumph, though Rice expressed disappointment from their semi-final loss to Argentina. Rice and assistant manager Anthony Barry conveyed pride in the team's progress and resilience throughout the tournament. Thomas Tuchel is expected to remain as England's manager heading into Euro 2028, despite scrutiny over his strategic choices during the tournament.
- •Declan Rice claims England is the best group for a long time
- •England beats France 6-4 to secure third place
- •Their best finish since winning the World Cup in 1966
- •Rice and Barry emphasize pride despite semi-final disappointment
- •Tuchel likely to continue as manager for Euro 2028
- 8:33 AMYahoo Sports — Rice: ‘best England group’ since 1966 close to ending wait for title
- 2:31 AMYahoo Sports — Best England team for a long time? That's a fact, says Rice
- 2:29 AMBBC Sport — Best England team for a long time? That's a fact, says Rice
"Midfielder Declan Rice is convinced “the best England group for a very long time” is close to ending the nation’s wait for glory after a thrilling conclusion to their World Cup campaign. Thomas Tuchel’s men will head home without the trophy they craved, but having secured their best finish at the tournament since they won it in 1966 after a remarkable 6-4 victory over France in Saturday night’s third-place play-off in Miami.
"Midfielder Declan Rice says "this is the best England group for a very long time" after the Three Lions secure a third-placed finish at the 2026 World Cup.
"Midfielder Declan Rice says "this is the best England group for a very long time" after the Three Lions secure a third-placed finish at the 2026 World Cup.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 8:33 AMRice: ‘best England group’ since 1966 close to ending wait for title
Midfielder Declan Rice is convinced “the best England group for a very long time” is close to ending the nation’s wait for glory after a thrilling conclusion to their World Cup campaign. Thomas Tuchel’s men will head home without the trophy they craved, but having secured their best finish at the tournament since they won it in 1966 after a remarkable 6-4 victory over France in Saturday night’s third-place play-off in Miami.
- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 2:31 AMBest England team for a long time? That's a fact, says Rice
Midfielder Declan Rice says "this is the best England group for a very long time" after the Three Lions secure a third-placed finish at the 2026 World Cup.
- BBC SportJul 19, 2026, 2:29 AMBest England team for a long time? That's a fact, says Rice
Midfielder Declan Rice says "this is the best England group for a very long time" after the Three Lions secure a third-placed finish at the 2026 World Cup.
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