Declan Rice injury scare: Thomas Tuchel says Arsenal star's issue is 'precautionary' after limping off in England win

Declan Rice was forced off after 72 minutes of England's 4-2 World Cup win over Croatia in Dallas, sparking an injury scare that Thomas Tuchel moved quickly to downplay. The Arsenal midfielder, who has been playing through the pain barrier over the past few months, limped from the pitch after signalling discomfort. Speaking in his post-match press conference, Tuchel said: "Declan had some unusual ball losses and I saw a bit of discomfort. Then I asked him and he pointed directly to his lower back and upper hamstring, that he feels the discomfort." The German insisted the issue was merely precautionary, offering reassurance that Rice would be fine. Still, the sight of the key midfielder limping will worry the Three Lions camp as they prepare for the rest of the tournament.