WORLD CUP | Declan Rice likely to start for England vs Mexico despite injury issue

Declan Rice is likely to be available to start England’s World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico on Sunday despite playing with a neural problem affecting his hamstring and lower back, according to Yahoo Sports. The Arsenal midfielder was substituted in injury time of the 2-1 last-32 win over DR Congo, with manager Thomas Tuchel saying Rice told him he was in “terrible pain.” England still have doubts over Reece James, who has missed two matches with a hamstring injury and has yet to return to full training, while back-up right-back Jarell Quansah has stepped up his recovery from an ankle issue but his availability is unclear.