What happened. Declan Rice has withdrawn from the England squad for their upcoming Nations League games. The news is a mixed blessing for Arsenal, given how heavily he featured for club and country last season.

Rice played a heavy workload for Arsenal and England last season.
He had little rest after the previous campaign.
His absence from England duty could give him a breather.

Arsenal will monitor Rice's condition as they prepare for their next fixtures.

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