Trent Alexander-Arnold lifted the lid on just how much England boss Gareth Southgate relies on West Ham star Declan Rice when speaking on BBC Sport last night (July 3rd, 7:51pm).
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The 22-year-old West Ham ace has been absolutely incredible at EURO 2020 for the Three Lions.
Rice has been incredibly disciplined in the deep-lying midfield role for England at the Euros.
Sometimes the work that Rice does goes unappreciated.
Everyone at the London Stadium knows just how good Dec is. He has been the best player for David Moyes’s West Ham side over the past 18 months.
His performances for the Hammers have been exceptional. And now he is replicating that form on the world’s biggest stage.
Trent Alexander Arnold offers insight into Declan Rice importance
The Hammers star has been so good that he has provided England’s attackers with the platform they need to showcase their stuff.
And Liverpool ace Alexander-Arnold outlined just how much emphasis Gareth Southgate puts on the 22-year-old’s role in the England team:
“Obviously being there, I’ve seen just how much emphasis goes into the defensive part of our gameplay. Keeping clean sheets, the foundation to go and build a performance on. I know that’s big around the camp.”
Anyone who understands football realises just how good Rice is.
And it seems as though the West Ham youngster is finally starting to get the plaudits he so rightly deserves.
Let’s hope that he remains at the London Stadium for the remainder of his career.
Because as important as he is for England, he is even more crucial to West Ham United.
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