England's Rice admits mid-season World Cup taking its toll

01-Dec-2022 14:31:06 | Yahoo Sports

DOHA, Qatar (AP) When even Declan Rice admits a mid-season World Cup is proving physically challenging, it's time to take note. The workhorse England midfielder said he was feeling the strain after playing three games already in Qatar, with a match against Senegal in the round of 16 coming up Sunday. It's been a little bit tough on the legs,'' said Rice, who played the entirety of his country's opening two Group B games, but was substituted after 58 minutes of the 3-0 win against Wales on Tuesday.