England Reaches World Cup Semi-Finals 2-1 as Rice Exits With Sickness and Neural Issue
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Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jul 12
England Reaches World Cup Semi-Finals 2-1 as Rice Exits With Sickness and Neural Issue
3 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jul 12
Summary
Jude Bellingham scored just before half-time and again in extra time to lift England past Norway 2-1 and into the World Cup semi-finals.
Declan Rice was replaced at the break after spending most of the previous three days in bed with sickness, with a neural issue affecting his hamstring and lower back also limiting him.
Thomas Tuchel said he kept the planned change even after England equalised because Rice was unlikely to last 90 minutes, let alone a possible 120, and the heat was troubling several players.
England will face Argentina in the semi-final on Wednesday after Argentina beat Switzerland.