Tuchel: Rice spent nearly three days in bed before Norway win
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England manager Thomas Tuchel stated that midfielder Declan Rice spent most of the three days before the World Cup quarter-final against Norway in bed due to sickness. Rice started the match, which England won 2-1 in Miami, but was substituted at halftime by Eberechi Eze. Tuchel explained that Rice had been struggling with a neural issue affecting his hamstring and lower back, which was worsened by illness. Rice trained the day before the match but could not play the full 90 minutes. The victory set up a semi-final against Argentina on July 15.
What’s reported
Declan Rice spent most of the three days before the Norway match in bed with sickness.
Rice started the 2-1 win but was replaced at halftime by Eberechi Eze.
England fell behind 1-0 to a goal by Andreas Schjelderup, then equalized and won with two goals from Jude Bellingham.
The win set up a semi-final against Argentina on Wednesday, July 15 at 20:00 BST.
Tuchel said Rice had a neural issue affecting his hamstring and lower back, exacerbated by illness.
Rice has started five of England’s six matches at the 2026 World Cup, missing only the group game against Panama.
Key figures
Thomas Tuchel, England manager
Declan Rice, England midfielder
Eberechi Eze, Arsenal and England midfielder
Jude Bellingham, England midfielder
Andreas Schjelderup, Norway player
Ezri Konsa, England defender
Sources: BBC News
