Declan Rice

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For now, though, they are in Naples with England to face Italy in a Euro 2024 qualifier, which will be While the tour posters offer no indication of their respective futures, it will worry fans nonetheless with both players expressing desires to win trophies previously. The futures of both England stars remain unclear with talks to extend deals at their respective clubs, at a standstill.

West Ham star Declan Rice has offered a response to the stern criticism of outspoken pundit Graeme Souness - who thinks he only has one of three vital ...

has said some glowing things about me in the past and sometimes said some things that I can improve on as well. There has always been loads of talk around my name. There's loads of West Ham fans, 60,000 go every week, and see what I do. [Declan Rice ribs Bukayo Saka about Kim Kardashian FaceTime call on England duty](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/declan-rice-saka-kim-kardashian-29514393) [Son of Premier League legend unrecognisable with bulging arms and massive legs](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/diego-poyet-transformation-gus-poyet-29468297) [Sam Allardyce details how David Moyes can get West Ham out of relegation trouble](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/exclusive-allardyce-moyes-west-ham-29431753) [Jose Mourinho to West Ham 'confirmed' say fans as Roma boss poses with crossed arms](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/mourinho-west-ham-confirmed-joke-29429037) I think it’s harsh because Souness doesn't watch West Ham every week. "But for me, now I’m here, it’s about these two fixtures for England and, of course, when I get back to West Ham, it’s about playing the best I can for the club to get us out of the relegation battle and win the Conference League.

Declan Rice has defended himself from 'harsh' criticism from Graeme Souness after the Liverpool legend accused the midfielder of being 'limited'.

[West Ham](https://metro.co.uk/tag/west-ham-united-fc/?ico=auto_link_sport_P6_LNK1) every week. [check our sport page](https://metro.co.uk/sport/). [Tottenham facing competition to re-hire Mauricio Pochettino from Real Madrid](https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/23/tottenham-to-battle-real-madrid-over-mauricio-pochettino-18489754/?ico=more_text_links) [Andy Murray left surprised by first-round exit at Miami Open](https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/23/andy-murray-left-surprised-by-first-round-exit-at-miami-open-2023-18490142/?ico=more_text_links) To say I’m only good at one of three is harsh. [Manchester United](https://metro.co.uk/tag/manchester-united-fc/?ico=auto_link_sport_P4_LNK1) in the [FA Cup](https://metro.co.uk/tag/fa-cup/?ico=auto_link_sport_P4_LNK2), when the Irishman said you expect to see more from a player of Rice’s standing.

Midfielder Declan Rice says he does not let himself get distracted by criticism in the media, especially by pundits that do not watch West Ham every week.

"It's one of those where you take it with a pinch of salt and try not to let it affect you that much. I can take criticism on the chin quite well. "As a group of players, there was a real belief in the room that we can compete with the best but it's down to us now to go that one step ahead and beat a top nation and win a trophy. "There has always been loads of talk around my name. I try not to read too much. But for me, now I'm here, it's about these two fixtures for England and of course when I get back to West Ham it's about playing the best I can for that club to get us out the relegation battle and win the Conference League."

Arsenal fans share Declan Rice theory after seeing video with Bukayo Saka and Ian Wright · Declan Rice is likely to leave West Ham at the end of the season.

"We hope that we can reach the Champions League, it’s looking difficult at this moment in time but we’re not just going to roll over and let Dec walk out the building, that is for sure. I don’t think you’re ever going to hold anybody back from those ambitions." Arsenal signed fellow midfielder Jorginho in the January transfer window, but manager Mikel Arteta would surely make room for Rice if the opportunity to sign him presented itself. In a [video](https://www.tiktok.com/@wrightyofficial/video/7213289770783444230?lang=en) posted to social media, the trio could hardly be any friendlier ahead of the Three Lions' game against Italy on Thursday night. Wright, who scored 185 goals in 288 appearances for the Gunners, posted the video, which showed Rice cracking a joke and getting a rapturous reaction. "It’s going to be a big fight and I like it because he wants to challenge himself and wants to play in the big games and he wants to be a top player.

ARSENAL fans are all saying the same thing about Declan Rice.That's after seeing the West Ham star laugh around with Bukayo Saka and Ian Wright in t.

[Arsenal are in the hunt too](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21789125/arsenal-fans-convinced-declan-rice-transfer-england/) as they search for a new midfield powerhouse. [CASINO SPECIAL - BEST ONLINE CASINOS FOR 2023](https://www.thesun.co.uk/betting/20803800/the-best-online-casinos-in-the-uk/) [Manchester United are also thought to be interested.](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21565097/arsenal-secret-agent-transfer-declan-rice/) [Chelsea are being linked with a move.](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21757908/arsenal-chelsea-declan-rice-west-ham/) [ahead of tonight's England game in Italy.](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21771158/italy-vs-england-live-stream-tv-channel-watch-euro-qualifiers-2024-qualifiers-online/) And Hammers captain Rice ticks all the boxes after also becoming a key man for the Three Lions.

West Ham United captain Declan Rice has spoken out about criticism he has received from former Liverpool midfielder and manager Graeme Souness last month, ...

"You try not to let it affect you that much. I can take criticism on the chin quite well. If it is that way I can see where I can improve." "He [Keane] has said some glowing things about me in the past and sometimes some things I can improve as well. Asked about those comments ahead of being in line to win his 40th England cap against Italy in Naples on Thursday night, Rice felt that the comments were “harsh,” adding that Souness does not watch West Ham on a weekly basis and that he feels the backing in his abilities of those who do watch him regularly. [Daily Mail ](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11737145/GRAEME-SOUNESS-Declan-Rice-end-defender.html)last month, the former Reds captain and Scotland international said that to be a top midfielder you have to be able to defend, create goals and score goals, adding that he is only good at defending and that he can see the Hammers captain turning into a centre-back later on in his career.

West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice has admitted that Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane always impresses him.

“To break the record tomorrow night if he does it would be thoroughly deserved. [Rice](https://tbrfootball.com/tag/declan-rice/) has been speaking to the media ahead of England’s clash against Italy tonight and he has heaped praise on [Kane](https://tbrfootball.com/tag/harry-kane/). [BeanymanSports](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsf0B5MosL0), Rice admitted that he’s always impressed with Kane whenever he sees him in action.

Gareth Southgate's side won 2-1 in Naples thanks to goals from Rice and Harry Kane, who became England's all-time leading goal scorer. Rice did well to poke ...

'Terrible defending for the goal, but he’s alive to it. [Gareth Southgate](/sport/gareth-southgate/index.html)'s side won 2-1 in Naples in their Euro 2024 qualifying opener thanks to goals from Rice and Harry Kane, [who became England's all-time leading goal scorer with his strike](/sport/football/article-11895999/Harry-Kane-overtakes-Wayne-Rooney-Englands-time-leading-goal-scorer.html). The goal saw Rice poke in from inside the box after good play from Kane after a Bukayo Saka corner. Joe Cole said Rice was 'the best player by a mile' as England defended well to see out the win Rice did well to poke home the opening in the first half after good work from England at a corner. 'Declan Rice was the best player on the pitch by a MILE': Joe Cole heaps praise on England midfielder after his goal and commanding performance in 2-1 win against Italy in Naples

The West Ham captain is expecting a hostile atmosphere in Naples for Thursday's opening Euro 2024 qualifier.

The pressure, that’s what you’re here for and I’m really looking to embrace it all.” “It’s a massive game [for England], and when I get back to the club it’s a massive game against Southampton [that] I’m really looking forward to. We’re in a hostile city, a hostile stadium and we’re ready to go out there.

Harry Kane became Englands all-time record goalscorer as England beat Italy 2-1 in their first Euro 2024 Qualifier; Declan Rice was also on target while ...

Came on in a period of the game where Italy were on top. Really struggled to get into the game in the time that he was on the pitch. As the game became stretched, he showed some good touches in possession and his physicality helped Italy disrupt England's rhythm. Like many of his team-mates he endured a difficult first half but had some superb touches in the second. Plenty of bite in the tackle from the PSG midfielder, as you'd expect, but the 30-year-old struggled to have an impact in the first half as England dominated the midfield battle. Helped turn the game in Italy's favour. Improved as Italy grew into the game in the second half, but was booked for stopping a potential England counter before being replaced by Tonali. Italy's captain for the night in the absence of Leonardo Bonucci. Combined brilliantly with England's supporting forwards in the first half and continued to work tirelessly in the second. Italy's midfield had a torrid first half with the likes of Barella unable to get on the ball and dictate play. Came under pressure in the first half as England attacked with pace and energy. Largely assured in the first half, save for one early lapse.

HARRY KANE'S record-breaking goal proved decisive in a historic victory - but only just.The England captain's penalty late in the first half took.

In the right place at the right time all night. That was mostly his bread and butter of nicking the ball away at important moments, but also took the opening goal well. Confidence grew enough for him to have a decent shot just wide as England took control. Limited Italian threat in first half came down his side. Not nearly as effective in the second as the tide turned. Solid and tidy at the back in the first half after hesitant start. But caught out as Italy hit back through Retegui and booked for a foul in the build-up. More vulnerable in second half as England lost grip on the game and began defending deeper. The England captain’s penalty late in the first half In the second, the familiar failings of not keeping possession and inviting opponents on to them almost cost them dear. Declan Rice was England’s man of the match, not so much for his opening goal but for his consistent high standards in a real game of two halves. [holding on for their first win in Italy since 1961](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/7706288/kane-breaks-scoring-record-england-italy-win/) as the hosts stepped it up after the break and Luke Shaw was sent off.

Declan Rice continues to be linked with a move to Arsenal or Chelsea this summer, with the midfielder proving doubters wrong.

While there may be reservations over Rice's ability to find the back of the net, the former Chelsea youth product managed to prove both pundits wrong. It’s one of those where you take it with a pinch of salt and try not to let it affect you that much.” has said some glowing things about me in the past and sometimes said some things that I can improve on as well. [with Roy Keane and Graeme Souness both making key points on it.](https://www.football.london/west-ham-united-fc/west-ham-rice-souness-arsenal-26538131) Rice hit back in the press conference before England's clash with Italy, saying: "It’s harsh, I think it’s harsh because Souness doesn’t watch West Ham every week. The West Ham captain is approaching the final 12 months of his contract at the London Stadium, setting up the potential for a move. So I think to say I’m only good at one of three is harsh.

ITALY 1-2 ENGLAND: Harry Kane will be the man to leave Italy with Three Lions records in tow, but Declan Rice's display in Naples proved to his critics ...

Of course, even when his timely tackling does not result in a dangerous counter-attack, it remains invaluable to this England set-up, one effort to steal the ball from a threatening Domenico Berardi a work of defensive art. If that is not being creative, it is hard to know what is. When Rice is accused of not being creative enough, it is forgotten that his happy knack of dispossessing opponents is what often prompts England attacks.

England kicked off their 2024 European Championship qualifying campaign by picking up their first win away in Italy since 1961.

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Joe Cole hailed Arsenal and Chelsea target Declan Rice as the 'best player on the pitch by a mile' after England beat Italy in their opening Euro 2024 ...

[check our sport page](https://metro.co.uk/sport/). [Harry Kane responds to Wayne Rooney message after breaking England record](https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/23/harry-kane-responds-wayne-rooney-message-breaking-england-record-18495523/?ico=more_text_links) ‘It was terrible defending for the goal, but he’s alive to it. ‘To be a part of that is amazing. I’m just really proud. [England’s all-time record goalscorer, overtaking previous record holder Wayne Rooney](https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/23/harry-kane-responds-wayne-rooney-message-breaking-england-record-18495523/).

DECLAN RICE delivered a huge grin as he slid on his knees with fists clenched.All that was missing was a middle finger for Graeme Souness.In one of th.

[Italy](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196719/italy/) pulled a goal back through Mateo Retegui on 56 minutes, Rice was the only England player to signal for his team to stay focused and keep their shape. To their credit, Gareth Southgate’s team, like Rice, stood firm when in previous years, they would have folded. Rice took control, won the big challenges, picked up the second balls and drove his way past those in blue shirts. [Southgate](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/gareth-southgate/) in this position are not great. [Harry Kane](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/harry-kane/) is now [England’s record scorer](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21818041/kane-overtakes-rooney-england-top-goalscorer-all-time/) and will remain the country’s captain for as long as he starts. It eased England’s nerves after a ropey start. [unlike Luke Shaw](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21819371/england-italy-luke-shaw-red-card/). [Harry Maguire](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/harry-maguire/) had also been warned. [World Cup](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/) qualifier in September 2021. [Graeme Souness](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/graeme-souness/). [HOW TO GET FREE BETS ON FOOTBALL](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/betting-tips/19779073/football-free-bets-offers-bonus-new-sign-up/) [England](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196702/england/) team in a qualifier for many years — maybe going back to the 5-1 win at Germany in 2001 — [West Ham](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196655/west-ham/) man Rice answered fierce criticism from the former [Liverpool](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196659/liverpool/) midfield in magnificent fashion.

Goals from Declan Rice and Harry Kane helped the Three Lions to a rare 2-1 win in Naples. England, who lost against Italy in the Euro 2020 final at Wembley, ...

It was the night when Harry Kane broke the all-time England scoring record, and in so doing he probably took the headlines from team-mate, Declan Rice, ...

“Roy has said some glowing things about me in the past but also sometimes he’s also said some things that he thinks I can improve on as well. So I think to say I’m only good at one of three is harsh but Souness was a top midfielder, a top player and when someone like him speaks you have to sometimes listen and take on board where you can improve if that’s true. A busy summer awaits. And obviously Roy as well. Perhaps that was on his mind as he gave a match-winning performance for the Three Lions in Naples, capping a fine display with a goal to set Gareth Southgate’s side on the road to victory. It’s one of those things you take with a pinch of salt and try not to let it affect you too much.

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Declan Rice has sent a message to the injured Mason Mount after England's 2-1 win over Italy in the European Championship qualifiers last night. The West Ham ...

He has been missing for the last four games for the Blues, which have conveniently coincided with a return to form for Graham Potter’s side. [took to Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/p/CqJg9cyNAnl/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=)to respond to praise from his best friend at Chelsea following the remarkable win in Naples. His injury saw him forced to pull out the England squad despite being called up. [Reece James](https://www.thechelseachronicle.com/tag/reece-james/) and [Conor Gallagher](https://www.thechelseachronicle.com/tag/conor-gallagher/) appear from the bench, in a time where their country were under the cosh following a second half red card for Luke Shaw. [Ben Chilwell](https://www.thechelseachronicle.com/tag/ben-chilwell/) presented a natural left-back option on the bench, Gareth Southgate elected to bring on Kieran Trippier to fill the role. [Rice](https://www.thechelseachronicle.com/tag/declan-rice/) opened the scoring in the first half before Harry Kane broke the international record for goals in an England shirt.

Declan Rice could very easily be one of the most coveted midfielders in the summer transfer window if he continues to impress for England and West Ham.

“You take it with a pinch of salt and try not to let it affect you." However, it's also understood that [the Hammers captain remains a key target for the Blues](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-summer-signings-transfer-arsenal-26125350) as well. "He is the No.6 that England needs, and I have no doubt that sooner or later he will end up in a top club. Despite the Italian's glowing review, pundits such as Graeme Souness and Roy Keane have been critical of Rice. "To say I’m only good at one of three is harsh. Marco Verratti has heaped great praise on Declan Rice ahead of England's clash with Italy, claiming that the Arsenal and Chelsea target will soon join a 'top club'.

Declan Rice was pleased with his performance in Englands 2-1 Euro 2024 qualifier win over Italy, especially after coming in for some harsh criticism from ...

"Second half, we took our foot off the gas a little bit and maybe it could have been different. I had a lot of touches on the ball, and I loved it. I think you got that in the first half," Rice told BBC Radio 5Live.

The midfielder opened the scoring before Harry Kane became England's all-time leading goalscorer.

I had a lot of touches on the ball, and I loved it. “Second half, we took our foot off the gas a little bit and maybe it could have been different. I think you got that in the first half,” the West Ham skipper told BBC Radio 5Live.

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Interview with England midfielder Declan Rice ahead of the UEFA EURO 2024 qualifier with Ukraine at Wembley Stadium on Sunday 26 March 2023.

“You only get one chance as a kid to become a footballer and there was nothing that was going to get in the way of me pursuing my dream. Obviously, the first two games are really tough and obviously, it's really important that we get off to a good start. It's one we're looking forward to, we know Ukraine are a top side, but we believe we have enough to put out a really good performance on Sunday.” We got an early goal through Harry and then we really pushed on and went on to win the game really easily. Obviously we drew in that game but the way we came back was really solid and strong and gave us a lot of belief going into the World Cup. Obviously, the last game we played there was Germany and that was a really good performance from us.