World Cup 2022

The latest on Declan Rice and Raheem Sterling ahead of England vs France

England take on France in the World Cup quarter-finals this Saturday and here are updates on two key players...


Gareth Southgate has received a huge boost ahead of England’s clash with France.

All 25 players are out for training this morning ahead of final preparations for the quarter-finals.

Raheem Sterling and Declan Rice are both involved despite their having been doubts over the duo’s involvement.

All 25 England players out for training ahead of France

England fans will be letting out a big sigh of relief this morning with Declan Rice back in training.

The midfielder missed the training session on Wednesday due to illness.

However, on Friday morning, he has been spotted back in training with his teammates.

Sterling is also in attendance at training having re-joined the England camp.

The forward returned home due to personal issues but he now looks set to be available to face France.

Callum Wilson had also been struggling with a small muscular issue which saw him miss Monday’s session.

The striker has made two appearances off the bench during the tournament.

Southgate now has all 25 players to select from ahead of the massive clash with the French.

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Jamie Brown

Jamie Brown

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