West Ham got the ball rolling at Goodison Park this afternoon, claiming a 3-1 win over Everton.
The Hammers put in a great shift and emerged victorious with several players in contention for the man of the match award.
Among them was youngster Declan Rice. A few questioned whether it was time to get him back in the team.
The 19-year-old is deciding whether to play for the Republic of Ireland or England. This is a debate which has been widely discussed in the mainstream media.
But the talented teenager brushed off any concerns that he was not up for the game mentally by putting in a top display.
Rice was assured in midfield, sitting in front of the back four and providing great protection.
At such a young age, he is confident on the ball and strong in the tackle. Also, he can read the game well and hit a range of passes.
Many West Ham fans considered him to be man of the match. Here are a few tweets in reaction to his performance.
https://twitter.com/Jones6695/status/1041377477237661697
https://twitter.com/LouieWansell82/status/1041377153810681856
https://twitter.com/KevinSladeSDCC/status/1041378964453949441
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