Ex Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard has come out to say that he wanted Declan Rice at the club. He recently revealed that no one sees an England team without Declan in it currently.
According to him, England is fortunate to have a young player in the team because he is a leader who fights for whatever side he plays for.
Lampard added that he’ll surely wait for the perfect fit before returning to management.
On Rice, “Now you see him in the England squad and quickly you don’t see an England team without Declan in it.”
“We are fortunate to have him in England, West Ham are fortunate to have him. He’s a leader and it is clear that he’s destined for great things. I have probably given it away with how I spoke about him but I think it’s common knowledge that I was a big fan of his.”
“It didn’t happen for various reasons, but we brought in a lot of players in the summer. But I was a big fan of him. For understandable reasons, West Ham know the player that they have on their hands.”
“I don’t want Declan to be in an uncomfortable position through this because all I see from him is absolute performance and desire to play for West Ham. They gave him the chance there and the choice will be Declan’s as the years go ahead, but his performances are great to watch.”
On his sack, “No matter how good you think you are or whatever circumstances you are in, [being sacked] can happen,”
“It gives you a sense of perspective of what’s important. It came at a time where we were due a young son and it has given me a lot more time to be home so you count your blessings on that front.”
“It has been great to be around the family. I have had some opportunities that have come up in the last six weeks to two months that have been flattering and nice but it wasn’t the right thing. It has certainly been nice to step out having been managing two and a half years full pelt.”
“With the family situation, the opportunities were not quite right. I think about it and it would be something I am keen to do at the right time and the right place. As much as I am resting and recuperating away from the game, I am keeping an eye on it.”
“I am looking forward to things that may come. I am watching football and trying to learn and get better. In this game, you never stop learning so I will try and find the right time and opportunity, if it comes and I am very keen to get working again.”
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