England’s midfielder Declan Rice is pictured icing a lower-body injury after being substituted late during England’s 2-1 World Cup last-32 match against DR Congo. All reports describe Rice as having been taken off in injury time despite playing a key role earlier in the game, as England later secured a turnaround victory. England win comes through two late goals by Harry Kane, after which England advance to the round of 16 against Mexico.
Several outlets note Rice’s visible treatment on the pitch and frame it as a new concern for his availability. One report says he is icing a quad/hamstring area, while another uses similar wording for the injury location. Another claims Rice had previously discussed managing a “strange” issue, but the overall coverage centers on the immediate substitution and the subsequent on-field care.
At the time of these reports, an exact diagnosis is not stated. The common point across sources is that Rice’s late substitution and visible icing raise uncertainty over whether he will be fit for England’s next match.
