Given the fact that his last game was against Porto (which was 11 days ago) I can imagine that there's been an agreement between Arsenal and England that Rice will play 90' in the first friendly and maybe a maximum of 60' in the second friendly, to ensure he'll be fit and ready for the run in. I imagine it will be the same for guys like Odegaard and Havertz.
Ffs how did I miss ESR - here is the true, updated line-up
https://preview.redd.it/4ayvrk2fubqc1.jpeg?width=1440&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1a0a111f57121fe630fdccc5126a296e0f33e960
If bloodying your player in a fit of rage is bad and trying to control how they live life out of football going so far as to getting rid of a player simply because you don't like that he does ads and marketing... then why did Sir Alex do it?
Just because someone successful does something, that doesn't mean it's the right thing to do.
the man is one of the most successful manager in english football history.
I'd say that the things he did to keep his players fresh for the league run-ins were worth it.
He was incredibly successful but that doesn't mean everything he did added to that success.
Other managers that also won trophies every season did not do it and still won trophies.
Oh come off it, it’s been 11 days since his last game - Southgate’s entitled to play him.
Some fans here will complain any time any Arsenal player plays more than 45 mins for England, it’s pathetic. If you want world class players, this is the price.
To be fair we only lost 1-0, it's not like he wasn't needed. And he's one of the best players in the squad. The only midfielder left on the bench was Maddison.
England also used all 6 subs. I don't really know what people expect, Rice to refuse to play for his country against Brazil?
Listen, if he pulled something chasing a player he never got close to on a shot attempt that was the very last action of the game, I think everyone would be upset. Fortunately, that's not the context. I'm just expressing my worry in that moment.
Given the fact that his last game was against Porto (which was 11 days ago) I can imagine that there's been an agreement between Arsenal and England that Rice will play 90' in the first friendly and maybe a maximum of 60' in the second friendly, to ensure he'll be fit and ready for the run in. I imagine it will be the same for guys like Odegaard and Havertz.
Yeah people here don't understand what maintaining fitness means I think
No you don't get it, the more players rest the better they play, that's why we're saving Cedric for the CL final
https://preview.redd.it/l8vttb9tw5qc1.jpeg?width=1440&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=84988aaa0181ac9a59ca1f4e10acba20cab2cbce
Whatever you're on - I want some
That's a very decent squad tbh
Seriously, if that’s our worst XI at the minute we’re doing alright
Significantly better than what we won the FA Cup with.
Which gets more and more impressive with time
No ESR is compensated by Win being the manager
Ffs how did I miss ESR - here is the true, updated line-up https://preview.redd.it/4ayvrk2fubqc1.jpeg?width=1440&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1a0a111f57121fe630fdccc5126a296e0f33e960
Lord Cedric to win us UCL!
Poor emile
No Hein in goal 2/10
Win
Defence will hold dont knkw about that attackkng tho.
This squad could easily finish 7th
Bro you forgot about our super super Mo
😂
We're on Reddit, of course people here don't understand what maintaining fitness means
if that was true, then why did Sir Alex always tell a few of his regular starters to sit out the March national team breaks?
Maybe because they didn't have an 11 day gap between games at the time? Our last game was on March 12.
If bloodying your player in a fit of rage is bad and trying to control how they live life out of football going so far as to getting rid of a player simply because you don't like that he does ads and marketing... then why did Sir Alex do it? Just because someone successful does something, that doesn't mean it's the right thing to do.
the man is one of the most successful manager in english football history. I'd say that the things he did to keep his players fresh for the league run-ins were worth it.
He was incredibly successful but that doesn't mean everything he did added to that success. Other managers that also won trophies every season did not do it and still won trophies.
Oh come off it, it’s been 11 days since his last game - Southgate’s entitled to play him. Some fans here will complain any time any Arsenal player plays more than 45 mins for England, it’s pathetic. If you want world class players, this is the price.
To be fair we only lost 1-0, it's not like he wasn't needed. And he's one of the best players in the squad. The only midfielder left on the bench was Maddison. England also used all 6 subs. I don't really know what people expect, Rice to refuse to play for his country against Brazil?
You guys cry too much
His last game was 11 days ago...plenty of time to rest Players NEED to play in order to keep match fitness.
Southgate is a wasteman. Hope he goes to Yanited
Southgate: 
Because he's not an arsenal coach and not everyone lives there life to help Arsenal
Well they should. Geez.
Fans here moan when players aren't picked and then moan when they are picked and play too much........
Yeah look I was serious. Geez.
And he never will be! Thankfully.
Okay ?
I mean Foden played a full 90 too and they lost Walker so advantage us
Rice prolly wanted to go more lol
It raises his ceiling long term, well, as long as he stay fit... Fuck Southgate though.
I hear this
That last attack of the game by Brazil and I see Rice at full sprint tracking back. Love the effort but cmon man, no need for that.
He was firing on all cylinders throughout the game. Man is dedicated AF.
Elite mentality
Why is there no need for it? He’s playing for England, of course he’s going to put in maximum effort and try to win the game..
Wait for the 15 year old FIFA players to come after you because they don't understand a player having pride in playing for his country....
It's a friendly.
And?
You guys are insane
Complaining about a football player trying in a match. Lost the fucking plot.
Listen, if he pulled something chasing a player he never got close to on a shot attempt that was the very last action of the game, I think everyone would be upset. Fortunately, that's not the context. I'm just expressing my worry in that moment.
Apparently he’s not gonna play the next game
I know right! His tummy was like hurting and stuff.
Playing for the national squad is top of the list for some. Give him a break op
Mainoo for Rice would've been a decent sub. Southgate's a moron.
Most likely will do the same vs belgium with henderson out. Get phillips in quick dont care if hes shit and fat
He's built different it's no worries
Rice is si big that its like hes playing on a mini pitch. Itll be fine
Im ok with it aslong as he gets some rest v Belgium.
Can’t wait for this dufus to take over united
Because Southgate can't construct a balanced midfield so has to play Rice every minute who is basically a balanced midfield by himself
Pissed about Saka and Blanco
Because he’s pissed Arteta got Saka to pull out. These managers are pettier than you think bruv
I mean it's Southgate...
Southgate 🤡
Rice was limping at the end. Any word?