Declan Rice

I think it's important that I keep playing international football, whatever level it is.

— Declan Rice

I just try to keep level-headed and try to improve every day.

— Declan Rice

You've got to test yourself against the best to know you are the best.

— Declan Rice

The crowd are entitled to their opinion, and as players, we have to go out there and play well.

— Declan Rice

Coming to the game, my first time with England at Wembley, it's a special moment.

— Declan Rice

Being compared to players, being linked to other teams - I don't really take any of it in, to be honest. If…

— Declan Rice

Without a doubt, the plan was always to stay at West Ham.

— Declan Rice

No one is guaranteed their place in the squad.

— Declan Rice

I am a proud Englishman, having been born and raised in London. However, I am just as proud of my family's Irish…

— Declan Rice

I've always been good at handling stuff mentally.

— Declan Rice

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,…

— Declan Rice

The likes of Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling - they give you all the confidence you need. They give you little pats on…

— Declan Rice

I don't read too much into things and look at social media. It's all a load of crap.

— Declan Rice

In football, and in life, I have always tried to be completely honest and true to myself and my family at all…

— Declan Rice

At West Ham, I was the last person to be offered a scholarship. I remember an Under 18 match against Fulham. I…

— Declan Rice

My pride at wearing the Irish shirt was always 100 per cent genuine. It was a great honour for myself and my…

— Declan Rice

Mum and dad are always looking out for me; they just want the best for me.

— Declan Rice

I'm only 20; you've got your whole career ahead of you. I'm just focused on playing for West Ham and playing with…

— Declan Rice

When Chelsea let me go, it was really deflating. For me, as a youngster, it's all I ever knew - living 10…

— Declan Rice

I have a special connection with the fans. It's unbelievable.

— Declan Rice

As a holding midfield player, you want movement and to play between the lines.

— Declan Rice

I thought there was maybe going to be some booing. I didn't know how the fans would take to me. But the…

— Declan Rice

I am not taking for granted a call-up to the England squad or making any assumption about my future international career.

— Declan Rice

I know that nothing can be taken for granted, and there is still a lot of hard work ahead of me. However,…

— Declan Rice

I have equal respect and love for both England and Ireland, and therefore, the national team I choose to represent is not…

— Declan Rice