📸 Declan Rice rounds off stellar week with England goal
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has capped a significant week by scoring England's opening goal in a World Cup warm-up match against Costa Rica. This performance follows his recent appointment as England's vice-captain under manager Thomas Tuchel.
Why it matters
Rice's emergence as a key leader and goal-scorer is critical for England's tactical setup and morale heading into the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
It has been quite the week for England and Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice.
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