Arsenal star Declan Rice has shown significant improvement in his physical condition and is expected to start in the big challenge against Lionel Messi and his teammates on the eve of the World Cup semi-final against Argentina.
The Arsenal midfielder was substituted at half-time in the quarter-final match against Norway, won 2-1 after extra time, after playing due to some physical concerns that had accompanied him in recent days.
According to reports from England's training camp in Kansas City, Rice has been training well in recent hours and coach Thomas Tuchel is expected to give him a place in the starting lineup for the clash with Argentina.
Meanwhile, questions remain about the activation of defender Ezri Konsa, who was forced to leave the field in the match against Norway due to cramps.
Tuchel is also considering starting Bukayo Saka. The Arsenal forward was one of the best players in the quarter-finals, coming off the bench and making an immediate impact on the Three Lions' game.
The semi-final between England and Argentina will take place on Wednesday evening in Atlanta and is expected to be one of the most spectacular challenges of this World Cup.
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