Sports · 14 July 2026

Declan Rice fully fit for England's World Cup semi-final

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England midfielder Declan Rice has fully recovered from a stomach problem and is available to start Wednesday's World Cup semi-final. Manager Thomas Tuchel's squad issues have eased considerably after their win over Norway. Nico O'Reilly is also expected to play, having suffered no major hamstring strain, meaning only two players are out.

By BriefTea Editorial · 14 July 2026 at 8:08

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