Words matter. These are the best Declan Rice Quotes, and they’re great for sharing with your friends.
I am not taking for granted a call-up to the England squad or making any assumption about my future international career.
England have never wanted me at underage level; it’s always been Ireland.
If I didn’t want to be playing for Ireland, I wouldn’t be here.
I’m always composed, calm, and always believe in my own ability, and if I start well, then I end up having a good game, usually.
I don’t read too much into things and look at social media. It’s all a load of crap.
People who troll you want a reaction, and there’s no point in doing that. I just try to focus on my football.
The likes of Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling – they give you all the confidence you need. They give you little pats on the back, tell you you’re doing well.
I’ve got to live up to some legends like Robbie Keane and Liam Brady.
I thought I did well for only being 19 years old on the international scene. I was proud of myself.
My nan and granddad are from Cork.
I like to do the simple things really well, keep the ball ticking.
I just try to keep level-headed and try to improve every day.
You’ve got to test yourself against the best to know you are the best.
Being compared to players, being linked to other teams – I don’t really take any of it in, to be honest. If you think about it too much, you get caught up in it.
At West Ham, I was the last person to be offered a scholarship. I remember an Under 18 match against Fulham. I was 16 and had to prove myself. Everyone else already had their scholarship. It was probably one of my best games. Knowing that every day I’d have to fight has made me into the person I am today.
I’ve always been good at handling stuff mentally.
I’ve seen comparisons between myself and Bobby Moore. It’s nice to be told there are similarities, but nobody will come close to him – what a player, what a man!
I study for myself, my own games and others.
Like so many people around the world, I consider myself to be of mixed nationality.
When Chelsea let me go, it was really deflating. For me, as a youngster, it’s all I ever knew – living 10 minutes from the training ground, going to loads of the games.
I think it’s important that you’re vocal during the match, especially at centre-half. You’re basically the eyes and ears of the team, and if you don’t open your mouth, it’s not going to help the team out.
I just have to stay focused and play football with a smile on my face.
I have equal respect and love for both England and Ireland, and therefore, the national team I choose to represent is not a clear-cut, simple selection.
Everyone knows Chadwell Heath; it’s historic.
Mum and dad are always looking out for me; they just want the best for me.
As you can hear, I am English – I am from England – and it was really good playing for Ireland.
I only ever wanted to be a footballer.
The call-up is one of the best feelings you’re ever going to feel.
As a holding midfield player, you want movement and to play between the lines.
Growing up, John Terry was my obvious idol. I based my whole game on him.
If you’re not learning, you don’t progress.
I like Jorginho, the way he plays and passes.
No dream is far away.
Coming to the game, my first time with England at Wembley, it’s a special moment.
I’m composed, and I’m a calm player.
