Jamie Carragher warns Thomas Tuchel against making England selection change

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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesJamie CarragherJamie Carragher has warned England manager Thomas Tuchel that he shouldn't make a potentially detrimental selection change as the Three Lions take on Ghana at the World CupJamie Carragher speaks at the Sport Industry Awards in April 2026.(Image: Simon Ackerman/Getty Images)Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has dismissed any suggestions that England could rest Declan Rice against Ghana on Tuesday, with the Arsenal midfielder managing a fitness issue.Rice was taken off as England won 4-2 against Croatia in its first match of the World Cup in Arlington, Texas. However, the 27-year-old is expected to be fine to play tomorrow in Foxborough, Massachusetts.With the Three Lions already sitting on three points and with a game against the group's weakest team, Panama, to come, there is a school of thought that Kobbie Mainoo or Jordan Henderson could come into the starting XI in Rice's place.However, Carragher says that Thomas Tuchel should not do that, instead sticking with his best team and taking no chances as he looks to secure qualification to the knockout phase."You don't rest anyone at the World Cup," Carragher said on Sky Sports."If England can win the next game, maybe you would look to do that in that third game, but I don't think you're in a situation where you're resting Declan Rice.Thomas Tuchel during an England press conference.(Image: Bradley Collyer / POOL / AFP via Getty Images)"I'm not quite sure what the injury was.

So it hasn't affected him too much playing for Arsenal.Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreLiverpool FC have launched their new home kit for the 2026/27, inspired by iconic adidas strip worn during the club's 1989/90 title-winning campaign."It was the right decision to take him off and make sure he is 100 per cent fit for this game.

But if needs be, maybe get this game won and out of the way and then rest him against Panama."England will take on Ghana on Tuesday, June 23. The game against Panama is scheduled for Saturday, June 27, and will be held in New Jersey.Liverpool.com says: Rice or no Rice, England will beat Ghana.