England midfielder Declan Rice sparked fitness concerns after being seen with an ice pack on his hamstring following England's 2-1 win over DR Congo in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32.
Rice played a major part in the match before being withdrawn late, while British media reports said he downplayed the concern and pointed to fatigue and the heat as factors behind his physical condition after the game.
England will continue to monitor his fitness before the next match against Mexico, given his importance in midfield and his ability to cover more than one position when required.
Elsewhere on the same dramatic night, anger continued inside Senegal's camp after the late defeat to Belgium, especially because of the penalty decision that was confirmed after a VAR review.
The situation deepened after Pape Gueye, according to reliable reports, said he would step away from the national team while the current technical staff remains in place, leaving the fallout from Senegal's exit to continue off the pitch.