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Evening Standard
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Nizaar Kinsella

Jude Bellingham brilliant but Declan Rice fitness holds key to England’s World Cup hopes against France

Gareth Southgate faces an anxious wait over Declan Rice ahead of Saturday’s quarter-final against France, after he missed training yesterday due to illness.

The absence of Rice would be a huge blow for England. The West Ham star is a crucial player and could hold the key as England’s dynamic, new-look midfield try to take control of the game against the defending champions.

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