Declan Rice says his mother gave him a “telling off” after he was left badly sunburnt during England’s preparation for the FIFA World Cup. The comments come after viral photos showed Rice with significant sunburn during his time in Florida ahead of the tournament. Speaking about the incident, Rice describes adapting to hot conditions and taking lessons from the experience as England continues preparing for changing weather and possible disruptions. Multiple outlets report that Rice humorously characterizes his mother’s reaction as particularly harsh, using strong language to describe how she responded to the photos.
The reports also place the episode within Rice’s wider pre-World Cup context. Yahoo Sports notes he scores in England’s final public warm-up game against Costa Rica. Times of India links the build-up to Rice’s recent club campaign with Arsenal, including the Premier League title and the disappointment of losing the Champions League final. Overall, the outlets agree that the sunburn incident and his mother’s scolding are part of Rice’s early World Cup preparation story.
