Thomas Tuchel will be aware that England could be without vice-captain Declan Rice if they progress to the knockout stages of the World Cup

Declan Rice was taken off in the second half of England’s 4-2 win over Croatia as a precautionary measure

England midfielder Declan Rice was substituted early against Croatia and later said he had been managing “neural pain” in his hamstring.

ENGLAND VS GHANA: The Three Lions travel to Boston to take on African side Ghana as Thomas Tuchel aims to secure a spot in the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup

Declan Rice was replaced during England’s opening World Cup game after experiencing some physical discomfort

Rice will be suspended for England’s first World Cup knockout game if he picks up another booking in the group stage

The midfielder had been an injury doubt before the group-stage 0-0, but he played the full 90 minutes – perhaps to his and England’s detriment

England were frustrated by Ghana in their second World Cup group game and Thomas Tuchel could be left with an injury headache over two of the starts who started in Boston

England's path to the World Cup knockouts is beginning to look clear

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Thomas Tuchel will be aware that England could be without vice-captain Declan Rice if they progress to the knockout stages of the World Cup

England will assess the fitness of Reece James and Declan Rice ahead of their decisive World Cup match against Panama. | Football News

Kobbie Mainoo is set for his first 2026 World Cup start as Thomas Tuchel weighs Declan Rice's calf injury ahead of England's Panama group-stage clash.