Declan Rice Played with Nerve Pain in Hamstring Since December β Calls Match Schedule 'Unreasonable'
Declan Rice revealed he has been playing with nerve pain in the upper hamstring since December, and was substituted in the 72nd minute during England's 4-2 victory over Croatia in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup. He described the substitution as a wise decision and emphasized the need for rest before the match against Ghana in Boston.