Odegaard praises England & Arsenal star pre-World Cup clash
Martin Odegaard has heaped praise on Declan Rice ahead of England’s World Cup quarter-final match against Norway on Saturday evening.
Martin Odegaard has heaped praise on Declan Rice ahead of England’s World Cup quarter-final match against Norway on Saturday evening.
Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, and Martin Odegaard all look set to be available for the World Cup quarter-final between England and Norway on Saturday night, despite some recent concerns over the trio.
Declan Rice has missed England training through illness, making him the second Arsenal player in doubt for the Norway quarter-final.
Arsenal lead the Premier League clubs for the most goal involvements at the World Cup so far, and with 10 players in the quarter-finals, their tally could increase further.
The fate of all of Arsenal’s World Cup last-16 players is now known, and 10 of them are set to miss the start of pre-season this summer.
Declan Rice picked up his second yellow card of the World Cup during England’s win over Mexico, so does that mean he now faces a suspension?
Thomas Tuchel has admitted that Declan Rice was in pain during England’s win over D.R. Congo, but he’s not injured and should be fit for the next game.
Declan Rice has admitted he’s hoping not to be playing at right-back against Mexico, despite being willing to do so late in England’s win over D.R. Congo.
Declan Rice is set to start for England against D.R. Congo despite his recent injury concerns, and the player believes he is fine now.