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England v Croatia: Group L - FIFA World Cup 2026

Is Rice injured? England star reveals secret 'pain' battle

Declan Rice has revealed he has been playing through secret "neural pain" since December, but insists he is fully fit for England’s second World Cup group game against Ghana. The Arsenal midfielder was seen nursing his hamstring during the Three Lions' 4-2 victory over Croatia, sparking fears that Thomas Tuchel could be without one of his most vital assets.

Declan Rice England 2026 World Cup

‘Most annoying man’ responsible for Rice on corner duties

Arsenal's set-piece revolution shows the masterplan behind their dominance has now gone international. While the Gunners' prowess from dead-ball situations has been a hallmark of Mikel Arteta's tactical setup, it is the specific transformation of Declan Rice into a corner-kick specialist that is currently paying dividends for both club and country.

England v Croatia: Group L - FIFA World Cup 2026

Tuchel hints Saka will remain on England bench

England manager Thomas Tuchel has indicated that winger Bukayo Saka is unlikely to start the upcoming World Cup encounter against Ghana. Despite making a goal-scoring impact from the bench during the opening victory over Croatia, the Arsenal attacker continues to have his minutes carefully managed due to an ongoing Achilles issue.

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EPL fixtures 26-27: Opened weekend, final day & derby dates

The Premier League fixture list for 2026-27 has been released. Arsenal will be looking to defend their title, while the likes of Manchester City, Liverpool and Manchester United have sights locked on the ultimate prize. Coventry are back in the big time after a 25-year absence, while several managerial changes mean that new eras are being ushered in across the division. Here, GOAL picks out the most notable matches from what promises to be another thrilling top-flight campaign.

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Full EPL fixture lists: Arsenal, Utd, City, Liverpool & Chelsea

Newly-appointed permanent managers will be in place at Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City when the 2026-27 campaign gets underway, while Mikel Arteta remains in charge of defending champions Arsenal. With full fixture lists having been released, GOAL takes a look at the respective schedules of teams from London and the North West that will be hoping to savour title glory when another action-packed season comes to a close.

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PosTeamPWDLFA+/-PTSForm
8URA FC crestURA FC29101093027340
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9Soltilo Bright Stars FC crestSoltilo Bright Stars FC2971573333036
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W
D
D
L
10Express FC crestExpress FC2995153638-232
L
L
L
L
L
11Mbarara City crestMbarara City2961492229-732
L
D
L
D
D
12Wakiso Giants crestWakiso Giants2995152742-1532
L
L
W
L
W
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