Declan Rice Poised to Start for England in World Cup Semi-Final Showdown Against Argentina
England’s hopes for the World Cup semi-final against Argentina receive a boost as key midfielder Declan Rice is set to start despite battling a recent illness. Manager Thomas Tuchel expects Rice to recover fully and feature alongside Elliot Anderson, though other fitness concerns persist for Ezri Konsa.
Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has urged his teammates to maintain focus and professionalism against Argentina, emphasizing that while Lionel Messi is a formidable opponent, the team must not underestimate the entire squad. The highly anticipated match, officiated by American referee Ismail Elfath, is expected to be an intense affair.