Henderson & Quansah only England absentees for Argentina

England faces Argentina in the World Cup semi-final with a near-full squad, as only Jordan Henderson and Jarell Quansah are set to miss the crucial match. Henderson is still in recovery following surgery for a broken arm sustained during the previous game's celebrations. Quansah, a defender, is unavailable due to a suspension resulting from a red card received in the same match.

Head coach Thomas Tuchel has a strong pool of players to choose from as he finalizes his starting lineup. Despite not fielding the same back four in consecutive games throughout the tournament, Tuchel was reportedly impressed with the defensive quartet that started the quarter-final against Norway. This group included Ezri Konsa, John Stones, Marc Guehi, and Nico O'Reilly.

Midfielder Declan Rice's availability was a concern due to illness, which significantly disrupted his preparation for the Norway match. However, there is optimism that his condition has improved sufficiently for him to participate. BBC Sport reported on Monday that Rice trained fully on Tuesday and is expected to take his place in the starting team for the semi-final in Atlanta.