General · 7 June 2026

Declan Rice named England's World Cup vice-captain

Arsenal's Declan Rice will be England's vice-captain for the upcoming World Cup, a significant step up for the midfielder. England boss Thomas Tuchel confirmed this, seeing Rice as a future skipper and a key part of the team's leadership group. Rice previously captained England last October against Wales when regular captain Harry Kane wasn't available.

By BriefTea Editorial · 7 June 2026 at 20:27

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