England: Declan Rice in isolation

The Three Lions lose Rice

World Cup 2026 10 July 2026 at 14:24

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England: Declan Rice in isolation

11.07.26 AET World Cup

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Bad news for England ahead of their World Cup 2026 quarter-final against Norway.

There is major uncertainty surrounding Declan Rice's availability for England's starting eleven in the World Cup 2026 quarter-final against Norway tomorrow. According to the Daily Mail, the Three Lions midfielder has been placed in isolation after contracting a virus.

Declan Rice has MISSED two days of England training in a row after being struck down by illness. ❌

FA officials have isolated him from the group to contain a potential outbreak. Rice was already managing a hamstring and lower back issue ahead of the quarter final against Norway… pic.twitter.com/Dq8p9M55CA
— DailyAFC (@DailyAFC) July 10, 2026

Rice has been kept away from the squad and has missed the last two training sessions. His absence would be a massive blow for Thomas Tuchel.

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