Declan Rice Expected to Play in England's World Cup Semi-Final Against Argentina

England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina is set to take place on Wednesday, with midfielder Declan Rice expected to overcome his illness and retain his starting position. Rice was substituted at halftime in England's quarter-final win over Norway, with manager Thomas Tuchel revealing that the Arsenal midfielder had spent most of the previous three days in bed due to illness. However, it appears that Rice has made a significant recovery, with reports suggesting that he has been feeling much better since England returned to their base in Kansas City.

Rice's expected return to the starting lineup is a boost for England, who will be looking to capitalize on their momentum after their quarter-final victory. The midfielder's presence in the team will likely provide a significant boost to England's midfield, where he is expected to partner with Elliot Anderson. England's focus will now shift to their semi-final opponents, Argentina, who are the reigning world champions. Manager Gareth Southgate will be looking to his players to maintain their focus and not get distracted by the presence of Lionel Messi, with Jordan Pickford warning that England cannot focus solely on the Argentine superstar.

The semi-final match against Argentina is set to be a highly anticipated and closely contested encounter, with both teams looking to reach the World Cup final. With Rice expected to overcome his illness and retain his starting position, England will be looking to build on their momentum and take another step closer to lifting the World Cup trophy.