Declan Rice limped off with strapped calf
Declan Rice was seen walking down the tunnel with his calf heavily strapped and limping after the Ghana match, raising doubts about his availability.
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England struggle in Ghana stalemate and Ronaldo gets off the mark
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Jun 24, 2026
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Declan Rice Injury Scare and Replacement Options
At 13:50 · chapter starts 13:40
The mood turns more anxious when Gary Lineker raises the post-match image of Declan Rice limping heavily with his calf strapped. Rice is England's engine — the player who makes the system work — and losing him, even for a game or two, would require a fundamental rethink [1] — Gary Lineker "Declan Rice was spotted walking down the tunnel with his calf heavily strapped after the Ghana draw. Losing Rice — England's engine — would…" 13:40 . Micah Richards suggests Kobbie Mainoo as the most natural replacement, possibly with Anderson pushed further up and Morgan Rodgers given a starting role. Jordan Henderson's name is also floated — his experience and reading of the game make him a reliable insurance option. The panel acknowledges the uncomfortable reality that some of the players who might have been most useful in precisely this situation — those with the creativity and versatility to fill the gap — were left at home when the squad was selected. Lineker also takes the opportunity to probe the broader question of whether England's reliance on Rice as their single defensive midfielder is a structural vulnerability, particularly as the knockout rounds loom.
Declan Rice Injury Scare — Who Steps In?
Declan Rice was spotted walking down the tunnel with his calf heavily strapped after the Ghana draw. Losing Rice — England's engine — would be a major blow, and the panel debates whether Kobbie Mainoo, Morgan Rodgers, or Jordan Henderson is the right replacement.
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