Declan Rice Nears Full Fitness for World Cup Semifinal Clash

England's chances of fielding a full-strength squad for their World Cup semifinal against Argentina have improved, with Declan Rice increasingly likely to be available. The influential Arsenal midfielder has been battling illness and minor injuries throughout the tournament, including hamstring and back pain. He was limited to just 45 minutes in the quarterfinal win over Norway due to a sickness bug.

Despite these challenges, sources suggest Rice's condition has seen significant improvement. While a final decision is pending, there is growing confidence he will be ready to start in the crucial match. England's medical team will continue to monitor other players, including Nico O'Reilly and Ezri Konsa, who sustained injuries during the previous match. Jarell Quansah remains unavailable due to suspension.