Declan Rice is being widely hailed by West Ham United fans for his pivotal role in England’s impressive 4-0 win against Bulgaria at the weekend.
Harry Kane netted a hatrick, two of the goals coming from the penalty spot, with Raheem Sterling adding the other, but it’s Rice’s contribution that has plenty of fans talking.
The 20-year-old made the most tackles, interceptions and completed the second most passes as he played 90 minutes for Gareth Southgate’s side.
Many West Ham supporters are backing Rice following his impressive exploits, amid some baffling criticism of his tendency to pass sideways and backwards from others…
Twitter: @WHUFCFZ What he does just goes under the radar for England fans…. he is quietly efficient at what he does .. he… https://t.co/ISoyIdTPw6 (@AndrewWickstead)
Twitter: @whufc_news It’s English fans not knowing how a DM operates. If he played abroad, he’d be a legend. Look at the sti… https://t.co/3kRXpXN8LY (@JamieBa9448)
Twitter: @WHUFCFZ His job isn’t meant to be creative. I can’t believe the ignorance. He’s a top top player (@artblockmusic)
Twitter: @whufc_news 2nd most passes with a 96% pass completion too (@Wilko17)
Twitter: @whufc_news @neilpt7e He’s a player him (@45revspermin)
Read West Ham’s verdict
Rice also maintained a 96% pass accuracy, completed three dribbles and found a team-mate with seven of his eight attempted long balls.
The sky is the limit for the Hammers’ no. 41 and it’s terrific to see him acting like such a key figure in the national side so early in his career.
If he continues his form for club and country, his place in the 2020 European Championships squad next summer won’t even be in question.
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