Former England striker Alan Shearer has named two West Ham players in the Premier League team of the week.
As the Irons reverted back to winning ways in style with a 3-2 victory over Crystal Palace, two men stood out to the 51-year-old above the rest.
Midfield duo Manuel Lanzini and Declan Rice earned acclaim as Shearer hailed the ‘brilliant’ goal from the Argentinian.
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The man of the match, scoring twice against Palace. He produced brilliant skill and a fine finish in off the crossbar for the first.
Rice wasn’t to be left behind however as the legendary frontman praised the constant improvement in the Englishman’s game.
Clocking up his 150th Premier League appearance in West Ham United’s 3-2 win at Crystal Palace, he seems to be getting better every month. He got another assist this time.
So far this season Rice has scored three times and provided four assists in 24 appearances across all competitions for the Hammers.
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It’s becoming increasingly difficult to think up superlatives for West Ham’s £67.5million valued midfielder.
Already a consistent performer for both club and country, the sky truly is the limit for the 22-year-old.
Irons’ fans will hope that under the guidance of David Moyes and with added quality, Rice can achieve everything and more in East London.
