Football pundits around the country must be edging ever closer to running out of superlatives to describe West Ham star Declan Rice.
The 22-year-old midfielder has started the new season in sensational form following a successful Euro 2020 in the summer on a personal level.
So often at the forefront of David Moyes’ side, Rice is the driving force from midfield as the Hammers take on all comers.
The latest in a long line of plaudits to laud the London-born ace are Paul Robinson and Garth Crooks.
Robinson has told Football Insider that the 27-cap England man is the ‘best all-round midfielder in the Premier League on current form’.
Meanwhile, Crooks described Rice as being at his ‘commanding best’ in West Ham’s 4-1 victory over Aston Villa on Sunday whilst writing for BBC Sport.
So far this season the defensive midfielder has scored three and assisted three other goals in 12 appearances.
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It’s almost impossible to disagree with Robinson’s acclaim.
Rice has been truly remarkable this term and currently ranks 10th overall among the best-rated players in the Premier League (Sofascore).
Valued at £63million and under contract until 2024 (Transfermarkt), West Ham will be hoping to tie down their prized asset to a new deal sooner rather than later.
