Declan Rice’s rise from the youth academy to an integral part of the West Ham XI has been something supporters have loved watch unfold, and it is getting more enjoyable with each passing game.
“I’m still only 20-years-old and as a holding midfielder I’ve still got so much to learn. I’ve just got to keep my head down and keep working hard. I’ve got a manager who believes in me and I just need to keep playing my football.” – @_DeclanRice pic.twitter.com/vb7z1pFrEK
— West Ham United (@WestHam) September 17, 2019
The England international, who is valued on Transfermarkt at £45m, yet again started and starred for the Hammers in the Premier League against Aston Villa on Monday night.
And Rice’s comments following the 0-0 draw have drawn plenty of praise from supporters on social media.
Here is what some West Ham fans had to say on Twitter about Rice’s post-match words…
Such a great attitude and destined for the very top
— Michelle (@MichelleIrons10) September 17, 2019
And you are a joy to watch young man… You remind me of a young BM
— John Spencer (@Spencerjohn7) September 17, 2019
Can’t help but love him
— Ian Price (@IanPric25826922) September 17, 2019
Got an army of fans who believe in you too Dec! Great player with a lot lot more to show us for sure, keep doing what you’re doing fella! #COYI!!!
— Aten Ra (@IAttributes) September 17, 2019
What a player and he always gives give interviews and we actually forget how old he is. Old head on your shoulders. He is destined to reach the very top.
— Sam G (@samantha_g06) September 18, 2019
Keep doing what you are doing Decs. You are fast becoming a legend
— Steve (@49whufc_smh) September 18, 2019
“Much To Learn” O yes. But keep going. Learn From The Best @nglkante @JHenderson Set a High Bar.
— David Chambers (@kingdavid191) September 17, 2019
Love @_DeclanRice
— all over it!!!! (@emsycara) September 17, 2019
Rice has played every minute of Premier League football this season as numbers from Transfermarkt show.