Declan Rice misses England training through illness

Declan Rice missed training through illness as England prepare for Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against France.

The 23-year-old has started all four games for Gareth Southgate's side in Qatar but was absent from the session at Al Wakrah Sports Complex.

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Callum Wilson also sat out as he recovers from a minor muscle strain.

There were 22 players involved in the session. Ben White left last week due to a personal issue and Raheem Sterling headed back to England ahead of the last-16 win against Senegal due to a family matter.

England midfielder Kalvin Phillips was pleased with the news that Sterling would return.

"(It is) a massive lift," he said.

"Raheem is an amazing player. Obviously he had to fly home to deal with what has gone on. We are just glad he is alright."

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