England faces a late decision on Declan Rice's fitness for their World Cup semi-final against Argentina. Despite a severe illness contracted in Mexico, the Arsenal midfielder has shown marked improvement over the past 48 hours, leading to optimism he could start. Rice was substituted at half-time during the quarter-final win against Norway after spending three days in bed due to the sickness bug.

While Rice is eager to play given the semi-final's significance, England's medical staff will make the final call on his availability. He has been managing a neural problem affecting his lower back and hamstring for months, having already missed one group-stage match due to an injury flare-up. Rice has been a near-constant presence in England's lineup, starting all but one of their World Cup matches.