Declan Rice

Declan Rice has hailed Jude Bellingham as the best teenager in world football – and backed him to dominate the England midfield for the next 15 years.

He can play anywhere in midfield and I know he’s going to be crucial for us. “He is a top lad as well, really pushes you on on the pitch. You will receive a verification email shortly. So we’re getting that good connection, he’s great to play with. He’s the future of English football to come for the next 15 years if he wants to be. “He can play in a holding role, he can play as an eight, he can play as 10.

Rice sang the praises of teenager Bellingham after England's 3-3 draw with Germany at Wembley.

He can play anywhere in midfield and I know he's going to be crucial for us.” I look at a lot of 19 year-olds, whether it's at a club, around the world, around the country, to have the whole package it's a hard thing to have and I feel like he's got that.” He's the future of English football to come for the next 15 years if he wants to be.” We push each other on and it's a privilege to play next to him. Rice was slightly older at 20 when he made his international debut and is a relatively senior player now three years on. [Against Germany this week](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/09/26/england-vs-germany-live-score-nations-league-2022-latest-updates/) Bellingham drove his older team-mates forward, helped by working in tandem with Rice, to spark the thrilling comeback in the final match before heading to Qatar.

England played out a pulsating 3-3 draw with Germany in the UEFA Nations League at Wembley and the performance of one of Gareth Southgate's young ...

He's got that ability to do that, that's what we want to keep seeing him do and hopefully he keeps flourishing." Obviously I've been around and played so many more games than he has in my career so far, but you can just tell as a 19-year-old what he brings to the team already, the energy he's got. He's the future of English football to come for the next 15 years if he wants to be." He's a top lad, he gets on with everyone. He can play anywhere in midfield and I know he's going to be crucial for us. "We've got so many good players, younger players even coming through now, current players in the squad that aren't here. And Rice believes this could be because his team-mate resembles a man trapped in a teenager's body. He's a young man with an old head, really. But Rice reckons the [Borussia Dortmund](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/borussia-dortmund-fc) sensation has the world at his feet and will go on to become a legend of the sport. "He can play in a holding role, he can play as an eight, he can play as 10. [West Ham](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/west-ham-fc) ace believes Bellingham is on a different level and will go on to become the cornerstone of England's assault on major trophies for years to come.

Spanish outlet AS claims a computer programme has told Barcelona to sign West Ham star Declan Rice as the sucessor to Sergio Busquets.

All good things must come to an end and Busquets, now 34, is winding down on his glittering career. [AS](https://as.com/futbol/zubimendi-pone-a-todo-el-mundo-de-acuerdo-n/) claims a computer programme has told Barcelona to sign West Ham star Rice as the successor to Busquets. [Olocip](https://olocip.com/en/home-english/), Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi is only the second best option to perform the role. [It has been widely accepted that West Ham will listen to offers for Rice next summer](https://www.hammers.news/transfer-news/five-west-ham-stars-including-captain-declan-rice-could-leave-in-the-summer-claims-hammers-insider/) as the skipper refuses to sign a new contract. [Declan Rice](https://www.hammers.news/?s=declan+rice) as the sucessor to [Sergio Busquets](https://www.hammers.news/?s=sergio+busquets). Spanish outlet AS claims a computer programme has told Barcelona to sign West Ham star

Jude Bellingham and West Ham United anchorman Declan Rice played together in midfield for England in the last two games.

Rice was a constant presence in that team and it seems like Bellingham is set to join him on that pedestal as their partnership on the pitch continues to grow. Rice took to Instagram yesterday to praise the character of the performance to come back and get something after a bad run of form. Kalvin Phillips faces a race against time to make it to the World Cup and it now seems like Gareth Southgate has a new first-choice midfield pairing.

Declan Rice has declared that former Birmingham City star Jude Bellingham is the “future of English football”. The West Ham captain partnered Bellingham in ...

The pair started together against Italy and Germany and look to have cemented their partnership ahead of the 2022 World Cup.

He can play in a holding role, he can play as an eight, he can play as a 10. “He's a man - you can see it when he plays for Dortmund. “I look at a lot of 19 year-olds, whether it's at a club, around the world, around the country. Praise has been high for the Borussia Dortmund midfielder over the past week, with [Southgate citing his ‘top-level mentality’](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/jude-bellingham-trait-klopp-liverpool-25114522) as the biggest quality at such a young age. He really pushes you on the pitch. And now midfield partner and England favourite Rice has gone further to predict Bellingham is ‘the future of English football’. We push each other on and it's a privilege to play next to him. To have the whole package is a hard thing … He thinks like a man, plays like a man and shows personality and character. As a 19-year-old, you're normally scared to talk to the referee but he's in the referee's face demanding answers, demanding decisions and he leaves himself on the pitch constantly. The 19-year-old led the fight back from 2-0 down on Monday evening, driving the ball forward with another mature display. “He's 19 but he's got the body of a 28-year-old - he's a man.

Declan Rice will return from international duty with England looking to lift West Ham United as they host Wolves in the Premier League this weekend. Rice...

"That's why sometimes I do interact with fans, have a laugh or comment on a few things. You're really looking forward to it. - 7 - 6 - 5 "You have to take every game as it comes.

Declan Rice has hailed Jude Bellingham as the best teenager in world football - and backed him to dominate the England midfield for the next 15 years.

"He is a top lad as well, really pushes you on on the pitch. He can play anywhere in midfield and I know he's going to be crucial for us. He's the future of English football to come for the next 15 years if he wants to be.

Jude Bellingham has been hailed as 'the future of English football' after an international break in which the 19-year-old once again showed why el.

“He can play in a holding role, he can play as an eight, he can play as a No. “He’s a top lad as well, really pushes you on the pitch. He can play anywhere in midfield and I know he’s going to be crucial for us. “I don’t think I’ve seen anyone as good as he is for 19. He’s the future of English football to come for the next 15 years if he wants to be. So we’re getting that good connection, he’s great to play with.

A West Ham insider has delivered an £83m Declan Rice contract update as a clear crossroads looms at the end of the season.

Whetstone says West Ham’s record £83m contract offer, worth £200k per week, remains on the table. Now a West Ham insider has delivered an £83m Rice contract update as a crossroads looms at the end of the season. West Ham insider delivers £83m Declan Rice contract update as crossroads looms at the end of the season