On the brink of trouble. Declan Rice risks missing the match against Mexico. What happened?

The leader of England's midfield could miss one of their key fixtures.

Details: According to The Telegraph, the England squad received a worrying update ahead of their quarter-final clash with Norway at the World Cup. One of the team’s key players, Declan Rice, did not train with the main group.

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Reports indicate the reason was discomfort in the hamstring and lower back area. The medical staff decided to reduce the midfielder’s workload to avoid aggravating the injury ahead of this crucial tournament match.

However, there is no serious concern in the England camp just yet. According to available information, Rice’s condition is described as satisfactory, and the coaching staff expects him to recover in time to feature in Saturday’s showdown against Norway.

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