Declan Rice’s fitness woes expose England’s midfield flaw at World Cup
Declan Rice has become England’s midfield Achilles’ heel at the World Cup, with his fitness and composure under fire as the Three Lions limp toward the semi-finals. On 10 July 2026, England edged past Norway 2-1 in the World Cup quarter-finals, but Rice’s struggles stole the spotlight. The Arsenal midfielder pulled up at half-time, his face etched with pain rather than triumph. ...