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Arsenal Stars Join England Squad in Florida Ahead of World Cup
Tuchel said the 72-cap midfielder will lead England as Harry Kane’s deputy during the final build-up to the tournament.
- England Head Coach Thomas Tuchel confirmed Declan Rice as vice-captain for the World Cup after the 27-year-old midfielder joined the Florida preparation camp on Saturday with Arsenal teammates Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke, and Eberechi Eze.
- The Arsenal quartet arrived late following their Champions League final clash against Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest, joining the England squad on Sunday to begin integrated training preparations.
- Tuchel selected Rice for his "quality and personality," confirming the appointment after England's 1-0 victory over New Zealand on Saturday, where captain Harry Kane scored the only goal.
- England faces Costa Rica in Orlando on Wednesday for their final warm-up friendly, where Tuchel plans to rotate the squad and avoid the "freestyle" approach from the New Zealand match.
- The World Cup campaign begins against Croatia on June 17 in Dallas, followed by group stage matches against Ghana and Panama as England pursues World Cup glory.
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Miami vice for Declan Rice as Thomas Tuchel names Harry Kane’s England deputy
The 27-year-old Arsenal star has arrived at the team’s West Palm Beach base with Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze.
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National manager hands huge responsibility to Arsenal man
Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that Declan Rice is now the vice-captain of the England national team, as the midfielder continues to impress for both Arsenal and his country.Rice was already a captain at West Ham before joining Arsenal, highlighting that his leadership qualities have long been recognised. His influence on and off the pitch has remained a defining feature of his career, and he has quickly established himself as one of the most impor…
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