""He was all over the pitch [against Everton]. His decision-making when to pass it, where to pass it, what foot to pass it to, his detail on his pass it was a pleasure to watch. He was absolutely incredible. He was splitting centre-backs, taking the ball off [Arsenal's] centre-backs, acting as a third centre-back, then next minute he's in the box, trying to score a goal.""
""He was splitting centre-backs, taking the ball off [Arsenal's] centre-backs, acting as a third centre-back, then next minute he's in the box, trying to score a goal. Sometimes, some of the stuff he does is a bit underrated. He's the right one to take over [Kane] for me, because [of] his drive, his personality. Everyone seems to love him, who knows him, who's close to him. He's irreplaceable for England.""
Wayne Rooney praised Declan Rice after Rice helped Arsenal return to the top of the Premier League with a 1-0 win at Everton. Rice has 72 senior England caps and has worn the armband twice in Kane's absence. Rooney highlighted Rice's decision-making, passing detail, defensive versatility and attacking instincts, including splitting centre-backs and acting as a third centre-back before joining attacks. Rooney described Rice as the right candidate to succeed Harry Kane because of his drive and personality. The report also notes Dominic Calvert-Lewin's recent scoring run and potential to force his way into Thomas Tuchel's squad.
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