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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Jonathan Veal

Declan Rice dismisses fitness fears as he insists he’s ‘conditioned and built’ for World Cup challenge

Declan Rice has asserted his robust readiness for England’s World Cup challenge, dismissing recent concerns over his fitness.

The Arsenal midfielder, who revealed earlier this week he has been managing a hamstring injury since the turn of the year, experienced discomfort during the opening match against Croatia, leading to his substitution in the 70th minute.

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