Declan Rice shares impact of ‘obscene’ schedule as England midfielder reveals long-term injury concern

Declan Rice was substituted in the second half of England's 4-2 victory over Croatia as a precautionary measure. The Arsenal midfielder has spoken out about the impact of what he described as an 'obscene' fixture schedule, expressing concern about a long-term injury risk. Rice's comments highlight growing worries among top players about the physical toll of an increasingly congested football calendar.