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title: "Kevin Campbell ‘wowed’ by Declan Rice display against Everton"
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author: "Dan Clubbe"
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published: "2021-10-22T11:00:00Z"
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# Kevin Campbell ‘wowed’ by Declan Rice display against Everton

Former Premier League striker Kevin Campbell was left thoroughly impressed by [West Ham](https://readwestham.com/2021/10/22/joe-cole-full-of-praise-for-fantastic-west-ham-goalscorer-craig-dawson/) star [Declan Rice](https://readwestham.com/2021/10/19/gary-neville-claims-declan-rice-obviously-must-leave-west-ham/) against Everton.

The 22-year-old was at his dominant best against the Toffees as the Hammers overcame their hosts [1-0](https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2021/October/19-October/BehindTheScenesEverton01WestHamUnited) at Goodison Park.

Amidst [links with a move](https://metro.co.uk/2021/09/29/declan-rice-happy-at-west-ham-despite-chelsea-and-man-united-transfer-links-15338637/) to Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea, Rice continues to provide all-conquering displays.

Speaking to [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/campbell-wowed-by-what-what-he-saw-rice-do-pitch-side-amid-west-ham-latest/), Campbell was full of praise for the Iron but feared the potential impact of a transfer.

> I watched him very closely on Sunday and wow, he is very good. When you take into consideration his age as well, it’s remarkable. I said Man United should have gone and got him in the summer. I think they’re regretting that now. If he goes to City, they’re going to start to dominate again, I’m telling you. I was mightily impressed with him against Everton. He’s a very good player and he’s only going to get better.

In the victory over Everton, Rice provided two key passes, two clearances and two interceptions in a 7.10 rated performance ([Sofascore](https://www.sofascore.com/player/declan-rice/856714)).

This season the combative midfielder has been adding goal threat to a superb all-around game – [scoring twice and providing two assists](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/declan-rice/leistungsdaten/spieler/357662) in 11 appearances.

### READ WEST HAM VERDICT

There can be few detractors that would dare suggest Rice wouldn’t improve every side in the [Premier League](https://www.premierleague.com/tables) right now.

Young, English, and most importantly a [consistent performer](https://www.premierleague.com/players/15202/Declan-Rice/stats) at the elite level, the £63million valued ace is perhaps the first name on David Moyes’ teamsheet week in week out.

As West Ham look set to [cruise through](https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/standings/) their Europa League group, Hammers’ fans can be hopeful of going deep into the competition and perhaps even earning Champions League qualification at the end – thus making keeping Rice a far simpler task.