Declan Rice reveals secret 'behind-the-scenes' struggle he had been dealing with that led to early World Cup substitution
Declan Rice has revealed he has been managing hamstring nerve pain since Christmas, explaining the precautionary substitution during England’s World Cup win over Croatia. The Arsenal midfielder, who has played 63 matches this season, insisted he remains fit and available for the clash with Ghana, while highlighting the physical demands of football’s increasingly congested calendar.
