England vs. Argentina
Declan Rice, England - Illness/Back
Declan Rice is expected to be fully available for England's World Cup semifinal against Argentina after recovering from the illness that limited him in the quarterfinal. The midfielder was bedridden for three days before facing Norway, restricting him to 45 minutes, but England's medical staff successfully rehydrated and treated him, allowing him to return to full, unrestricted training. Rice also continues to manage a longstanding neural issue affecting his lower back and hamstring, though head coach Thomas Tuchel has emphasized that it is not a structural injury. Tuchel confirmed Rice has a clean bill of health entering the semifinal and is fit to play the full match if required.
Reece James, England - Hamstring
Reece James is fully recovered from the hamstring strain that sidelined him for three matches earlier in the World Cup and is available for England's semifinal against Argentina. He returned to action as a second-half substitute in England's 2-1 quarterfinal victory over Norway, successfully proving his fitness without any setbacks. James has since resumed full training and is pushing to reclaim the starting right-back role. After previously missing time following the injury sustained against Ghana in the group stage, he now reports feeling fully fit and ready to play a full match if called upon.
Jarell Quansah, England - Suspended
Will miss England's semi-final match vs. Argentina after receiving a two-match FIFA suspension for serious foul play. The defender was shown a straight red card for a high tackle against Mexico in the Round of 16, and FIFA's disciplinary committee upheld the ban.
Argentina walked away with a clean bill of health following their 3-1 extra-time victory over Switzerland.
