- England manager Thomas Tuchel confirmed Bukayo Saka is being carefully managed due to an injury sustained in March, to ensure his readiness for the World Cup group stages.
- Tuchel stated that fellow Arsenal players Noni Madueke, Eberechi Eze, and Declan Rice are fully fit and expected to feature in Wednesday's match against Costa Rica.
- Declan Rice has been appointed England's vice-captain, with Tuchel highlighting his high football IQ, leadership, and strong performance for Arsenal.
- John Stones is declared fully fit and competitive, despite limited recent game time, with Tuchel praising his defensive quality, versatility, and winning mentality.
- These updates were provided by Tuchel during a press conference ahead of England's friendly against Costa Rica.
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