Declan Rice interview

[Vegas Claret]

What a nice lad he is, this is a great watch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKy0dzXYL7M

[Pearcey]

Great interview. He’s one of a number of players that could easily be England captain. COE!!

[Elizabeth]

Then he needs to buck his act up because he's been poor this tournament

[Darnhill Claret]

Thought he was much improved in the Netherlands game.

[Bin Ont Turf]

Then he needs to buck his act up because he's been poor this tournament

Been the weak link in midfield for yonks now.

Still really don't see what he brings for England.

[ClaretInLeeds]

Been the weak link in midfield for yonks now.

Still really don't see what he brings for England.

If confirmation was ever needed about this blokes football knowledge, or lack thereof, here it is.

[claretskeith]

Thought he was much improved in the Netherlands game.

Not sure about improved, as I think he's played well in every game.

[Bin Ont Turf]

If confirmation was ever needed about this blokes football knowledge, or lack thereof, here it is.

Claret in Leeds is confirmation that you're a boring p1ss taker.

[taio]

Certain starter. Rightly so.

[HuncoatClaret]

Rice has had a terrible tournament.
Let's not forget that in his last game against Holland, he was out muscled for the ball which led to their goal. He then had a great chance at the back post, and he just panicked and messed up.
In the 1st half against Denmark, he passed the ball forward once. He was slowing everything down and just going backwards and sideways instead of feeding Foden and Bellingham. On quite a few occasions, Foden has had words with him and Micah Richards rightly pointed this out.
Much more is needed from him in the final and I really hope that he pulls his finger out..
Always interviews well and gets in camera shots when the team are celebrating, but he will soon become the understudy to Wharton.

[Woodleyclaret]

Rice has started to believe the hype.He is a big lad but can't tackle and prefers a back or sideways pass to a forward one.He has great skill going past a man but doesn't bother
His cba attitude does dominate his games at times.Spain will go through him like a dose of salts.Lets hope Walker is on his game to bail him out.

[BurnleyFC]

He’s a terrific player for West Ham and Arsenal as a box to box midfielder, but he doesn’t really play that role for England.

[equinox]

He’s a terrific player for West Ham and Arsenal as a box to box midfielder, but he doesn’t really play that role for England.

Maybe he's tired, playing for two clubs at the time must surely take it's toll?

[Tresor'sTracksuit]

Ah bless

[claretskeith]

I read a stat earlier that he's made the second most tackles and interceptions in the tournament and actually beats Rodri on most of the important stats so far. He's someone you'd notice was missing if he wasn't playing.

[HuncoatClaret]

I read a stat earlier that he's made the second most tackles and interceptions in the tournament and actually beats Rodri on most of the important stats so far. He's someone you'd notice was missing if he wasn't playing.

So who would you prefer in your team, Rice or Rodri?

[Tresor'sTracksuit]

Rice is nowhere near Rodri's level. But it's difficult to compare as they play differently.

[claretskeith]

So who would you prefer in your team, Rice or Rodri?

Rodri. But that's irrelevant, as my point wasn't that Rice is a better footballer. The point was the stats suggest he's had a good tournament so far, possibly better than Rodri and hasn't been as bad as some above are suggesting.

[Elizabeth]

Rodri. But that's irrelevant, as my point wasn't that Rice is a better footballer. The point was the stats suggest he's had a good tournament so far, possibly better than Rodri and hasn't been as bad as some above are suggesting.

Can you tell me which stats category Rice’s cock up against Netherlands came under?

[kentonclaret]

Shame we’re not playing Germany we could have enjoyed Muller Rice.

I want mine warm

[HuncoatClaret]

Rodri player of the tournament, Rice nowhere near!

[Goliath]

Rice is a typical English midfielder. Fine in a dominant team but when he's given little quick passes into his feet with pressure coming behind him he panics. He doesn't have the awareness and composure to keep handling the ball in the tightest of spaces like Modric, Xavi, Busquets, Xabi Alonso, Rodri and the likes do. I think Wharton has it but of course he didn't get a minute.

I'd give the job to Pochettino and ask him to create a team that wants the ball and wants to show flair on the ball.

[boatshed bill]

So who would you prefer in your team, Rice or Rodri?

Well, only one can play for England.
I think Rice has been excellent in his role for England in this tournament.

[Longsidelenny1882]

Boatshed bill

[Bin Ont Turf]

I read a stat earlier that he's made the second most tackles and interceptions in the tournament and actually beats Rodri on most of the important stats so far. He's someone you'd notice was missing if he wasn't playing.

Stats are for prats.

You only need your eyes to see the game.

[boatshed bill]

Boatshed bill

I don't understand those "emojis". if they are meant to be laughs perhaps you could explain why you think Rice didn't do exactly what he was expected to do in his position.

[Jamesy]

I like Declan but he has been Pony in this tournament. He is not on his own though.

[CardyTheClaret]

I don't understand those "emojis". if they are meant to be laughs perhaps you could explain why you think Rice didn't do exactly what he was expected to do in his position.

He was expected to do **** all?

[boatshed bill]

He was expected to do **** all?

I think you underestimate his work, and his ability to follow instructions.

[Tricky Trevor]

Shocking tournament. Did his ball winning but then had only two options, back to Stones or to the opposition.
One of many that were so far off their club form: Kane, Foden, Bellingham. I don’t believe Bellingham and Foden can play together, to similar, much like Gerrard, Lampard and Scholes.

[Blyclaret]

Are we talking about Declan pass sideways and backwards Rice …. No wonder Ireland got rid.

[dougcollins]

Too many of our players are too nice. No enforcers in there.

[dandeclaret]

He's been quite clumsy in possession in this tournament. What I mean by that, is that he completes a huge amount of passes, but large amounts are to the wrong foot of the receiver or the wrong side of them, so they have to check - and it kills momentum.

I don't watch him enough for Arsenal to know if that's how he plays for them, but the stats may say he's completed more passes than Rodri, but there's no stats for quality of them. And that's why Rodri sets the tempo and dictates it, and Rice doesn't.

[jrgbfc]

Think people are being a bit harsh on Rice. Last 16 game he was one of the only one's who turned up. Walker, Trippier, Foden and Kane were all much worse.

[Tricky Trevor]

Think people are being a bit harsh on Rice. Last 16 game he was one of the only one's who turned up. Walker, Trippier, Foden and Kane were all much worse.

I see Walker getting a lot of stick for their winner and maybe he was to far infield but Cucarella ran from FB and where was Saka? Even an early shout might have got Walker out to him.

[Elizabeth]

Think people are being a bit harsh on Rice. Last 16 game he was one of the only one's who turned up. Walker, Trippier, Foden and Kane were all much worse.

People probably are being harsh on him and maybe that’s because expectations were high after his impressive season with Arsenal.
He was asked to play a different role and didn’t have the quality of players around him that he has been used to at Arsenal and this may have accounted for his minimal impact on the England team. Shame as I expected a lot more from him.

[ClaretInLeeds]

Claret in Leeds is confirmation that you're a boring p1ss taker.

Think I touched a very raw nerve.

[Stanbill05]

He's been quite clumsy in possession in this tournament. What I mean by that, is that he completes a huge amount of passes, but large amounts are to the wrong foot of the receiver or the wrong side of them, so they have to check - and it kills momentum.

Agree all. I thought he was poor. 90% negative and regardless of any instructions, no excuse for killing momentum when the space is obvious. I still blame Southgate for clipping his wings so brutally. Easy to fix for next manager, ask your pivot/ holding midfielder to look for positive pass first and be 30% more aggressive, it really is that simple to change the entire flow of the team. That and chose pace up front- now we know Kane (who deserved some loyalty) is spent.

[Tresor'sTracksuit]

Another entitled player.

[boatshed bill]

Agree all. I thought he was poor. 90% negative and regardless of any instructions, no excuse for killing momentum when the space is obvious. I still blame Southgate for clipping his wings so brutally. Easy to fix for next manager, ask your pivot/ holding midfielder to look for positive pass first and be 30% more aggressive, it really is that simple to change the entire flow of the team. That and chose pace up front- now we know Kane (who deserved some loyalty) is spent.

Interesting views on it.
I got the impression that he was the epitomy of GS's England: risk averse, tidy and unspectacular, conservative... call it what you will. Clearly employed to "sweep" in front of the back 4. I think he did OK in this respect.

[Colburn_Claret]

Rice had a great season with Arsenal, and is undoubtedly a great footballer, but as others I thought he was very poor in the Euros.
Very wasteful in possession. He'll be back stronger than ever I'm sure.