World-2022: England’s Rice misses training three days before quarter-final against France

The player remains unwell, team officials said, without specifying the nature or severity of his symptoms.

Replacement striker Callum Wilson continues to receive treatment “Mild muscle fatigue” Follows a suitable plan.

Rice, 23, is a key part of the English midfield, where he mainly acts as a receiver, but also often provides the first attacking impetus with his highly accurate passing game.

The West Ham man, linked with Jordan Henderson and nugget Jude Bellingham, played a major role in the Englishman’s victories over Wales (3-0), in the last group game and against Senegal (by the same scoreline) in the round. 16.

His absence will be particularly damaging for the Three Lions, as their coach Gareth Southgate doesn’t really have an alternative with a comparable profile: Mason Mount or Calvin Phillips are more attacking players and Conor Gallagher, with four selections, is too inexperienced. .

The team is already without defender Ben White, who returned to England a week ago due to a family problem and has been ruled out for the rest of the tournament, and Raheem Sterling.

The Chelsea striker also returned after a burglary at his home in south London.

Contrary to the first information published in the British press, his family was not present at the time of the robbery, but the player wanted to ensure their safety in his absence. He is yet to decide whether to return to Qatar for the rest of the tournament.

So England currently have only 22 eligible players.