Rice spoke after England's 3-0 win over Costa Rica, saying that the heat has been a shock for him and his teammates. "It was just getting used to that heat," he explained. "Coming from England where the weather is always changing, it was a big adjustment to come here and have it be always 30 degrees."

Rice also mentioned that the team had a week off before resuming training, which helped them to get back into the rhythm. He said that the first session after the break was a bit slow, but the next two days felt good, and the team was able to get back to their usual level.

England will now have a behind-closed-doors game against Miami FC to give some players extra minutes before the Croatia clash. This will help the team to prepare for the intense heat they will face in their opening game.

The team is working hard to adapt to the conditions and is confident that they will be ready for the challenge ahead.