England Makes Late Call on Rice for World Cup Semifinal The news that Declan Rice may not be fit to start in England's World Cup semifinal against Argentina has sparked a mix of concern and optimism among fans.
Rice, who was substituted at half time in the quarterfinal victory over Norway, had been battling an illness that left him bedridden for three days before the match.
England's medical team is taking a cautious approach, given the severity of Rice's illness.