Harry Kane and Declan Rice fit for England vs Ghana

England have received a significant fitness boost ahead of their upcoming World Cup match against Ghana. Despite a dominant 4-2 win over Croatia in their tournament opener, concerns emerged late in the game regarding the physical condition of two key starters.

Captain Harry Kane, who scored twice during the victory in Texas, was spotted wearing heavy strapping on his left leg. Meanwhile, midfielder Declan Rice was substituted after 72 minutes appearing to struggle with physical discomfort before being replaced by Morgan Rogers.

England's medical staff have since cleared both players to feature in the next round. It was determined that Kane's issue was related to cramp management, while Rice's withdrawal was a precautionary measure directed by manager Thomas Tuchel.

Declan pointed to his lower back, upper hamstring and feels some discomfort. I didn’t want to take any risks. It was a moment to protect him. Declan reassured me at the end it’s good. It’s nothing big to worry about. Thomas Tuchel

With the squad now based in Kansas City, both Kane and Rice are expected to participate in full training ahead of Tuesday’s test against Ghana. Maintaining their availability is vital for Tuchel, as both players remain central to the team's tactical spine following an impressive start to the tournament.