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Declan Rice to start for England against D.R. Congo

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Last updated Jul 1, 2026

Declan Rice to start for England against D.R. Congo
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Declan Rice is confirmed to start for England in their match against D.R. Congo on Wednesday. Despite concerns over a hamstring issue and a calf injury sustained during a previous game, Rice expressed confidence in his fitness during a pre-match press conference. He noted that he has managed his physical condition well and expects to perform effectively after the summer break. Other Arsenal players, including Bukayo Saka and Noni Madueke, may also see action in the match, with Saka likely to get some minutes as he returns from fitness management.

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  • •Declan Rice starts against D.R. Congo despite recent injuries.
  • •Rice reported positive fitness updates ahead of the match.
  • •Bukayo Saka and Noni Madueke may also feature for England.
  • •Match scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.
  • •Rice aims for better management of his hamstring in the upcoming season.
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  • 11:05 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal 27yo to start for England vs D.R. Congo
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Declan Rice is set to start for England against D.R. Congo despite his recent injury concerns, and the player believes he is fine now.Photo by Michael Steele/Getty ImagesSami Mokbel reported for the B...

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