Declan Rice
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Jan 14, 1999 (27)
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6'2"
185 lb
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Added to bench
Rice (calf) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Panama.
Analysis: Rice was a doubt coming into the match, and in the end he hasn't been risked for the finale of the group stage. England should have more than enough firepower to beat Panama even without Rice, as Morgan Rogers steps into the starting XI. Rice should be fully fit and ready to start barring any setbacks ahead of the knockout stage.
Deemed fit to face Panama
Rice (calf) is an option for Saturday's match against Panama, according to manager Thomas Tuchel, per Dom Smith of The Standard. "Elliot and Declan were training today. They had minor issues after the match, but they had enough time to recover. So everyone except for Reece is available, and we will take the decision [on who starts the game] tomorrow."
Analysis: Rice was coming into Saturday's match with some doubt, but will end up being an option, with the midfielder set to make the team sheet against Panama. However, it appears unlikely he will feature from the start, potentially even being sat out the entire match to be cautious. That said, the calf issue is not the only thing to worry about, as he also sits on a yellow card and looks to avoid a suspension. Kobbie Mainoo will likely enter the starting XI in his place.
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