Declan Rice Out of England Squad for Load Management

Declan Rice has withdrawn from England's Nations League squad, with reports suggesting load management rather than injury.

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What happened. Declan Rice pulled out of Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the Nations League matches against Spain, Croatia and the Czech Republic. It has been reported that his absence is due to load management rather than a specific injury.

• Rice is one of several Premier League players to withdraw from the squad.
• Four other players have also dropped out alongside Rice.
• The decision is reportedly not related to any injury.

England will play Spain, Croatia and the Czech Republic without Rice and other withdrawn players.

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