England's alert before the quarterfinals with Norway, the virus affects football players

The Arsenal midfielder and one of the most important players of the “Three Lions”, Declan Rice, has been forced to stay out of training because of illness.

According to reports, technical and medical staff are concerned that the virus can spread to the rest of the team, creating a difficult situation on the verge of crucial challenge.

Rice is considered one of England's main pillars in the midfield, and his absence would be a big blow to the English representative. Concern is even greater considering that the team already has limited options in the defensive department.

Whether 26-year-old is able to recover in time for confronting Norway is still unknown, while medical staff are closely monitoring its status and the rest of the team.