England midfielder Declan Rice. Photo: Argentina
England manager Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that midfielder Declan Rice is fit to start Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final against defending champions Argentina after recovering from illness.
Speaking at his pre-match press conference in Atlanta on Tuesday, Tuchel said Rice had regained fitness after being forced off at half-time during England’s quarter-final victory over Norway.
“Everyone is fit to start and everyone was in training except for Jarell (Quansah) who is suspended and Jordan Henderson,” Tuchel told reporters.
Henderson will miss the encounter after suffering a broken arm in a freak accident following England’s last-16 win over co-hosts Mexico.
