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Rice set for England start against DR Congo
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Rice set for England start against DR Congo

BBC Sport · Jun 28, 2026, 2:14 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Declan Rice won the Premier League title with Arsenal last season
  • Senior football correspondent in New Jersey Published27 minutes ago Declan Rice is expected to be available to start England's World Cup last-32 tie with DR Congo on Wednesday.
  • The key midfielder was rested for the 2-0 win over Panama after taking a heavy blow to the calf in the goalless draw with Ghana last Tuesday.

Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.

Declan Rice won the Premier League title with Arsenal last season

Senior football correspondent in New Jersey Published27 minutes ago Declan Rice is expected to be available to start England's World Cup last-32 tie with DR Congo on Wednesday.

The key midfielder was rested for the 2-0 win over Panama after taking a heavy blow to the calf in the goalless draw with Ghana last Tuesday.

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