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Declan Rice to miss Czechia Nations League match

By Drooid · Sep 27, 2026, 11:05 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

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England manager Thomas Tuchel announced he will not rotate the squad for the Nations League match in Prague.
He confirmed midfielder Declan Rice will miss the Czechia game to rest after a heavy workload.
Tuchel criticised Cole Palmer for missing multiple camps and said his England future is in doubt.
He praised Jude Bellingham’s five chances against Spain but warned physios must watch his load.

History

Historical Context

England’s managers have repeatedly reshaped squads before major tournaments, a pattern dating back to Roy Hodgson’s 2012 World Cup roster, which saw five injury replacements, and Fabio Capello’s 2010 cut of seven players. Gareth Southgate’s 2018 and 2022 selections continued the trend, and Thomas Tuchel’s 2026 squad announcement underscores the enduring debate over rotation and player fatigue.

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Story summary

England manager Thomas Tuchel announced he will not rotate the squad for the Nations League match in Prague.
He confirmed midfielder Declan Rice will miss the Czechia game to rest after a heavy workload.
Tuchel criticised Cole Palmer for missing multiple camps and said his England future is in doubt.
He praised Jude Bellingham’s five chances against Spain but warned physios must watch his load.

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