England handed new injury worry as Declan Rice 'spotted limping' after Ghana draw | OneFootball

Arsenal midfielder has spoken openly about his ongoing fitness struggles since arriving to World Cup camp

Declan Rice left the Boston Stadium with a limp and strapping on his left calf after England were held to a goalless draw by Ghana on Tuesday.

Rice, who has complained of long-term injury woes during this World Cup and asked to be substituted against Croatia, played the full ninety minutes as England failed to break down a stubborn Ghana low block.

And he appears to have picked up a new issue against Ghana. Walking through the mixed zone as he left the stadium, Rice sported strapping on his leg and walked out with a noticeable limp.

It remains to be seen how serious his injury may be, and whether he will be fit to feature in England’s final group stage match against Panama on Saturday.

Declan Rice impressed in the Ghana draw

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Rice’s early withdrawal against Croatia was understood to be precautionary, and he featured in full training in the build-up to the Ghana clash.

Rice also told ITV this week that he has been playing through neural pain in his hamstring since Christmas.

He insisted, however, that he is in the shape of his life ahead of this World Cup campaign.

“This season has probably been more mentally draining than physically. But I’m in a mentally very good space and physically I feel very good as well.”