Thomas Tuchel has confirmed Declan Rice as England’s vice-captain for the World Cup after the midfielder and his **** nal team-mates joined their preparation camp in Florida.
The 27-year-old arrived at the team’s West Palm Beach base with Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze on Saturday evening as their team-mates beat New Zealand 1-0 in baking Tampa.
Rice is one of the first names on the England team sheet and travelled to the United States fresh from playing a key role in **** nal winning the Premier League and narrowly losing last weekend’s Champions League final.
The 72-cap midfielder’s quality and personality will mean he serves as vice-captain during this summer’s quest for World Cup glory having stepped up during skipper Harry Kane’s absence for the October friendly against Wales.
“I think I would say Declan is my vice-captain,” Tuchel said after beating the All Whites.