Declan Rice
Declan Rice is a professional footballer who plays for the England national team.
Notable Quotes
"We've adapted to the heat, that's not a problem now."View Story →
"Everyone's enjoying [set-pieces] now, aren't they?"View Story →
"We still have a great chance to top the group against Panama, so positivity all round."View Story →
"They were very compact, 5-4-1 off the ball and tight spaces to play through, but on the other hand we can do more with the ball."View Story →
"he remains positive despite being held to a 0-0 draw against Ghana"View Story →
""This is the best England group for a very long time. That's a fact. No-one can take that away from us.""View Story →
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July 19, 2026How World Cup final could be pivotal in Ballon d'Or race
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July 17, 2026Why England's loss to Argentina felt like most painful in 60 years of hurt
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July 16, 2026Pressure is on world champions Argentina in semi-final - Guehi
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July 15, 2026England to make late call on Rice for World Cup semi-final
England will make a late decision on whether Declan Rice is fit to start Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina.
July 13, 2026'Not happy with the performance' - so why do England keep winning?
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July 12, 2026Rice in bed for nearly three days before Norway game - Tuchel
England boss Thomas Tuchel says Declan Rice was in bed for most of the three days prior to the World Cup quarter-final win against Norway because of a sickness bug.
July 12, 2026'He has dragged them through all tournament' - England player ratings
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July 11, 2026Guehi and Stones set to start for England in World Cup quarter-final
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July 11, 2026Guehi a doubt for Norway game with hamstring injury
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July 9, 2026How England used five mini games to beat Mexico
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July 6, 2026James doubtful for Mexico tie but Quansah fit again
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July 4, 2026Rice likely to be available for England v Mexico
Declan Rice is likely to be available to start England's World Cup tie against Mexico despite an ongoing injury issue.
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July 1, 2026Pick your England XI to face DR Congo at World Cup
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July 1, 2026Tuchel still searching for answers out wide - Shearer
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June 29, 2026Tuchel defends full-back selection after James injury
Thomas Tuchel defends his full-back selections after confirming Reece James will miss the match against Panama through injury.
June 26, 2026Rice back in England training but James misses out again
Declan Rice returns to England training on Friday, but Reece James again misses out and remains a doubt to face Panama.
June 26, 2026No need to panic for England - but this was a reality check
England's drab goalless draw with Ghana is no cause to panic - but it does serve as a reality check, writes Phil McNulty.
June 24, 2026Rice remains positive after England draw with Ghana
England midfielder Declan Rice says he remains positive despite being held to a 0-0 draw against Ghana in their World Cup Group L match in Boston.
June 23, 2026Who failed to make an impact? England player ratings
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June 23, 2026Rice feels like he will get an assist at every corner
Declan Rice feels like he will get an assist "every time" he takes a corner - and says England fans should be "excited" for what is to come at the World Cup.
June 21, 2026Why are footballers wearing pink boots at the World Cup?
The opening match of the 2026 World Cup was dominated by players wearing pink boots - but why is the colour so prevalent in football at the moment?
June 11, 2026Is England v Costa Rica storm delay a sign of things to come?
After England's game against Costa Rica was delayed by extreme weather, was that just a sign of things to come in the World Cup?
June 10, 2026Rice to be England's vice-captain at World Cup
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice will be England's vice-captain for the World Cup.
June 7, 2026This was a training game - England & Tuchel now need to get serious
England have one more game to prepare for their World Cup campaign - and they must use it wisely, writes Phil McNulty.
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