World Cup 2026: Rice Gives Injury Update Ahead England Vs Ghana

Arsenal star Declan Rice has confirmed that he is fit and ready to play in England’s upcoming World Cup 2026 clash against Ghana.

Although he suffered lower back and neural hamstring discomfort during the opening win against Croatia, he reassured fans that the substitution was merely a smart, precautionary decision.

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“Yes, I’m ready. I’m fit and raring to go. I think it was a smart decision (to take me off).

“I was feeling a little bit of neural pain in my hamstring, which I was managing after Christmas with Arsenal for a very long time. Obviously, not a lot of people would’ve known, it was all behind-the-scenes stuff.”

“It was a smart decision,” Rice added. “The last 20 minutes is where you probably pick up most injuries. That last 20 minutes is where you really feel your body going through it. The last few days I’ve felt really, really good.”

When asked if Saka can still make an impact: “One hundred per cent, yes. It’s been really good the way we’ve been managing him.

“The amount of football he’s played, I’ve seen him at Arsenal with this Achilles problem he’s got I think we’re managing him the right way. You don’t want to put him in straight away now and put him at risk.”

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Meanwhile, Declan Rice and Marcus Rashford were both spotted participating fully in Saturday’s training session and are reportedly clear to feature against Ghana in what could be a rotated Tuchel side.

England have had 6 days of rest ahead of the Ghana game and despite Saka’s recovery, the Three Lions are firm favourites to collect 3 points and top Group L as they seek to enter the next round.