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Declan Rice named as England vice-captain by Tuchel for World Cup bid
Bellingham wore armband in second half v New Zealand
TL;DR
- Declan Rice has been named England's vice-captain by manager Thomas Tuchel.
- Tuchel explained Jude Bellingham wearing the armband against New Zealand was due to his higher number of international caps.
- Rice is a key member of England's leadership group and has captained the team before.
- England is preparing in Florida, acclimatizing to the heat and using matches as training exercises.
- Tuchel is considering player minutes and fitness for upcoming warm-up matches and the World Cup.
- Harry Kane scored the winning goal against New Zealand but came off after 45 minutes.
- The pitch conditions against New Zealand were described as questionable, impacting play.
- Kane believes the heat will not be a major factor in the tournament for the professional athletes.