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Rashford and Rice train for England's match against Ghana, Saka likely on bench

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 6:19 PM

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Rashford and Rice train for England's match against Ghana, Saka likely on bench

Summary

England prepares for its second World Cup match against Ghana on Tuesday, with Marcus Rashford and Declan Rice training ahead of the game. Bukayo Saka is expected to start on the bench as he continues to recover from an achilles issue, having trained individually. He played a limited role in England's opening match against Croatia, contributing as a substitute in their 4-2 victory in Dallas on Wednesday.

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By the Numbers

•Rashford and Rice provide boosts to England's squad.
•Saka trains individually and is not ready for full play.
•England defeated Croatia 4-2 in their opening match.
•The match against Ghana is scheduled for Tuesday.

Latest Updates

6:19 PMThe Guardian Sport — Rashford and Rice give England boost for Ghana with Saka set for bench again

What they're saying

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Saka stayed indoors for individual training on Saturday England’s second game is against Ghana on Tuesday Marcus Rashford and Declan Rice have given England a boost by training in advance of Tuesday’s game against Ghana, but Bukayo Saka looks likely to start on the bench again as he works his way back towards full fitness. Thomas Tuchel has revealed Saka is managing an achilles problem and is not ready to complete a full 90 minutes yet. The winger came off the bench when England opened their World Cup campaign against Croatia with a 4-2 win in Dallas on Wednesday, but he is still being treated with caution. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Jacob Steinberg in Kansas City

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