Rice likely to be available for England v Mexico
Declan Rice is likely to be available to start England's World Cup tie against Mexico despite an ongoing injury issue.
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"I asked him. He said: 'I can do it for the team but I am in terrible pain.' When Declan tells you he is in terrible pain then you know he cannot take it any more."
— Thomas Tuchel , Athlete
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Declan Rice is a professional footballer who plays for the England national team.
Jarell Quansah is a football player who plays as a defender for the England national team.
Reece James is a professional footballer and England's first-choice right-back.
Thomas Tuchel is the head coach of the England national football team.
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Declan Rice is likely to be available to start England's World Cup tie against Mexico despite an ongoing injury issue.
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