Declan Rice believes he can provide an assist every time he takes a corner, sending a message to England supporters ahead of their World Cup campaign. The midfielder's confidence stems from England's 4-2 victory over Croatia, where Harry Kane headed home his second goal from a Rice corner delivery.

Rice became Arsenal's designated set-piece taker in January 2024 after a training camp in Dubai, and the Gunners subsequently scored a record 19 corners last season en route to their Premier League title. Arsenal netted 25 goals from set-pieces overall, establishing themselves as dangerous from dead-ball situations under set-piece coach Nico Jover.

England manager Thomas Tuchel has prioritized set-piece work since taking charge in January 2025, though Rice notes tactical sessions dominate training time. The system relies on precise delivery and rehearsed movement patterns that players have practiced for over a year.

Chelsea's Reece James also poses a set-piece threat and overcame recent hamstring issues to earn his World Cup spot. James made 39 appearances for Chelsea last season despite injury concerns, demonstrating his importance to the Three Lions' defensive setup.