Declan Rice winning fitness battle to start for England against Argentina
England midfielder Declan Rice is expected to recover from an illness in time to start the World Cup semi-final match against Argentina. Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford emphasized the team's focus on maintaining composure despite the historical rivalry between the two nations.
Why it matters
The match is a high-stakes World Cup semi-final, drawing significant global attention due to the historical sporting rivalry between England and Argentina.
Declan Rice was withdrawn at half-time against Norway after spending three days in bed with illness. Declan Rice was withdrawn at half-time against Norway after spending three days in bed with illness. World Cup 2026 Declan Rice winning fitness battle to start for England against Argentina Rice expected to overcome illness for semi-final
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