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

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

— Declan Rice

I'm composed, and I'm a calm player.

— Declan Rice

I study for myself, my own games and others.

— Declan Rice

I like to do the simple things really well, keep the ball ticking.

— Declan Rice

Everyone knows Chadwell Heath; it's historic.

— Declan Rice

Nothing is given in the Premier League, and it is tough for spots.

— Declan Rice

I only ever wanted to be a footballer.

— Declan Rice

If you're not learning, you don't progress.

— Declan Rice

I like Jorginho, the way he plays and passes.

— Declan Rice

I thought I did well for only being 19 years old on the international scene. I was proud of myself.

— Declan Rice

It's crazy to be spoken about like Mascherano. He's won everything: Champions League, La Ligas; he's been at World Cups.

— Declan Rice

It's good that I can play in two positions, as a centre-back or as a holding midfielder, as I just want to…

— Declan Rice

I had to move away from home at 14 and live in a club house in Romford for three years, only seeing…

— Declan Rice

People who troll you want a reaction, and there's no point in doing that. I just try to focus on my football.

— Declan Rice

Growing up, John Terry was my obvious idol. I based my whole game on him.

— Declan Rice

England have never wanted me at underage level; it's always been Ireland.

— Declan Rice

It's important to be vocal, and to be fair, I've always had that in me, to be honest. One of the things…

— Declan Rice

My family are very happy that I'm playing with Ireland. It's my dad's side, and he's really, really proud. He wants me…

— Declan Rice