It’s important to be vocal, and to be fair, I’ve always had that in me, to be honest. One of the things my dad has always said to me is make sure you’re vocal, and before the game, I always get a text off him telling me to do the things well and again, ‘Be vocal, Dec.’ Declan Rice Read Quote
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. Declan Rice Read Quote
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. Declan Rice Read Quote
Like so many people around the world, I consider myself to be of mixed nationality. Declan Rice Read Quote
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. Declan Rice Read Quote
My pride at wearing the Irish shirt was always 100 per cent genuine. It was a great honour for myself and my family and something I will always cherish. Declan Rice Read Quote
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. Declan Rice Read Quote