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Rice returns to England training at World Cup after illness absence

09 Dec 2022 08:32am
England midfielder Declan Rice - Declan Rice Facebook
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Doha, Dec 8, 2022 (AFP) - England midfielder Declan Rice returned to training on Thursday, easing fears about his fitness ahead of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against France.

Midfielder Kalvin Phillips told a news conference that Rice had taken part in the training session at their Al-Wakrah base.

Rice has been a key cog in England's midfield throughout the tournament so far, starting all four games. - AFP

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