Ex-Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy has urged Declan Rice to commit his international future to England as he continues to impress in the Premier League.
Speaking on talkSPORT, Murphy said Rice should choose England over the Republic of Ireland for the sake of his international career.
You’re going to play in more World Cups and European Championships for England than you are for Republic of Ireland – history tells us that. That’s a big thing for a footballer.
Also, holding midfield is the one area in the England squad that’s up for grabs, for me. You look at Dier, Henderson, who else is there? Declan Rice is probably looking around thinking he’s not scared of any of the other players in terms of competition.
Rice is able to play for both Ireland and England, with the player yet to make a decision over his future.
The West Ham man has already featured for Ireland but is yet to play in a competitive fixture.
Ireland have been hoping to tie the player down but Rice has been reluctant to make a decision amid interest from England.
It has been widely reported that Gareth Southgate is keeping a close eye on the player.
Rice dominated the headlines with his recent performance against Arsenal, raising yet more questions about his international future.
The West Ham player is attracting a lot of interest at both club level and on the international front, with Manchester City also being heavily linked with a big-money move.
