Declan Rice
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Jan 14, 1999 (27)
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6'2"
185 lb
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Late call for Wednesday
Rice is still feeling unwell after dealing with illness in recent days, and his availability for Wednesday's semi-finals clash against Argentina is in doubt, although there's hope that he'll reach a complete recovery for the match, Sami Mokbel of BBC Sport reports.
Analysis: Rice has been improving from his ailment, but he did see his participation limited to 45 minutes in the last game versus Norway. The midfielder is a key all-around contributor for his national team, making his status a major concern ahead of the final couple of contests. He has been replaced by Eberechi Eze when England need to focus on attacking, but Kobbie Mainoo is also available as a more defensive-minded alternative in case Rice is not ready for meaningful workload.
Struggles in 45-minute appearance
Rice had three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Norway.
Analysis: Rice was healthy enough to start after recovering from illness and injury, and he took set pieces during his time on the pitch, but he was replaced by Eberechi Eze for the second half against Norway. The defensive midfielder has slowed down after a strong group stage, with his average dropping from 5.0 chances created per game in the first two matches to just 1.0 over three playoff rounds. He's still highly valuable for passes and corner kicks if he stays in the lineup, looking to bounce back in the final couple of World Cup contests.
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