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England Star Spotted Limping After FIFA World Cup Draw Against Ghana
England face a fitness concern over Declan Rice after the midfielder left with a strapped left calf and a noticeable limp.
England and Ghana played a goalless draw on Tuesday at the FIFA World Cup in Boston, with Arsenal star Declan Rice emerging as an injury concern after leaving Boston Stadium with a strapped left calf and noticeable limp.
Before the Ghana match, the 27-year-old midfielder claimed he was "good as gold," despite nursing neural pains during the second half of the season at Arsenal.
Speaking after the draw, Rice noted the difficulty of playing against 11 behind the ball, stating England still has a great chance to top the group against Panama on Saturday.
Manager Thomas Tuchel may consider resting Rice on Saturday, with Kobbie Mainoo and Jordan Henderson available as alternatives, since Rice is one yellow card away from suspension.
England remains favored to top the group if they defeat Panama on Saturday; while Rice's injury severity remains unclear, his absence would be keenly felt by the Three Lions in the World Cup.