England is facing a growing problem at right back after losing both Reece James and Jarell Quansah to injuries during the World Cup group stage, leaving the squad short of options in that position ahead of the knockout rounds.Declan Rice could potentially provide a solution despite being one of England’s most important midfield players. The Arsenal star would normally be expected to start in midfield whenever fully fit, meaning the coaching staff would prefer not to disrupt the balance of the side unless necessary.Rice Could Offer Defensive SolutionRice has also been managing injury concerns during the tournament and is not yet fully fit, although he remains available for selection and is determined to continue representing England at the World Cup.England does possess greater depth in midfield, with players such as Morgan Rogers and Kobbie Mainoo struggling for regular minutes since the tournament began. That depth could potentially allow Thomas Tuchel to consider alternative uses for Rice if the injury problems at right back continue.Using Rice as an emergency option in defence could help solve England’s lack of depth in that area while also allowing the team to maintain experience and composure on the pitch during crucial matches.Cascarino Suggests Tactical ChangeIf James and Quansah are ruled out for the remainder of the tournament, there is increasing discussion around possible tactical adjustments England may need to make before the knockout stages intensify.Tony Cascarino believes Rice could successfully fill the role at right back, particularly given his versatility and previous experience playing in defensive positions for club and country.Speaking as quoted by talkSPORT, Cascarino said:“If I’m brutally honest, I would really think about playing Declan Rice there.“I think he could do it. I’ve always said, Declan Rice can play centre-half, he can play midfield, and you could play him as a full-back.”England will now assess their options carefully as they prepare for the next stage of the tournament while monitoring the fitness of their injured defenders._____________________________________________________________________________________________ADMIN COMMENTSo here are some simple rules which I must insist commenters follow….You agree not to give any personal abuse to other Arsenal fans. Everyone is allowed to hold their own opinions even if you disagree with them. It COSTS NOTHING TO BE POLITE TO OTHER ARSENAL FANS.CALLING ALL ARSENAL FANS! Anyone who would like to contribute an Article or Video opinion piece on JustArsenal, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us through this link…More Stories / Latest NewsShould Declan Rice play as a right back for England?29 June 2026, 16:00Kyle Walker tips Arsenal man to now play a key role for England29 June 2026, 15:00Three Premier League teams will challenge Arsenal for Ligue 1 youngster29 June 2026, 13:30The post Should Declan Rice play as a right back for England? appeared first on Just Arsenal News.