Declan Rice, the Arsenal midfielder, has been appointed as the vice-captain of the England national team for the World Cup.
This decision comes as England gears up for the tournament, with Rice expressing eagerness to contribute following his recent success in the Premier League.
Rice's leadership role is expected to bolster the team's dynamics as they aim for a strong performance in the competition.
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Update at 10:39 UTC on 2026-06-11
Sky Sports reported Declan Rice reacts to his first England match since lifting the Premier League with Arsenal and admits that it was hard to relax for too long on holiday with the World Cup around the corner.
Sources: Sky Sports