https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2019/0110/1022416-rice-decision-imminent Declan Rice defends lifelong friend and England team-mate Mason Mount, saying he would get in any team in the Premier League. [29] On 19 March 2017, Rice was named Republic of Ireland U17 player of the year. Declan Rice has his sights set on becoming England's future captain after working with Harry Kane and Jordan Henderson. DECLAN RICE has been omitted from the Republic of Ireland squad as manager Martin O’Neill says the West Ham defender is still deliberating over switching allegiances to England. [33] By November 2018, having been omitted from three squads selected by O'Neill, Rice said he was no closer in deciding whether to play for Ireland or England. ", "Declan Rice: Fifa confirms West Ham midfielder's switch to England from Republic of Ireland", "Declan Rice: England call-up for West Ham midfielder for Euro 2020 qualifiers", "Nations League: England drop Kieran Trippier but Harry Kane included", "Declan Rice: I've endured death threats for quitting Ireland", "Declan Rice: West Ham midfielder reveals he received threats after England switch", "Michael Walker: before Declan Rice, only one man had played for Ireland and England", "Mason Mount and Declan Rice: 'We're always together. I have watched the Ireland … Chelsea FC (2006-2013), West Ham United (2013-2017). England. He had previously represented the Republic of Ireland internationally at both youth and senior levels, before switching allegiance to England in 2019. The Republic of Ireland national football team, as governed by the Football Association of Ireland, has featured many players who were not born in the Republic of Ireland.The first player to be capped after qualifying through his parents' nationality was Shay Brennan, who made his debut in a World Cup qualifier against Spain in 1965.. [40], On 25 March 2019, England manager Gareth Southgate handed Rice his first start for the national side during a 5–1 victory over Montenegro. [5] His paternal grandparents were from Douglas, County Cork, in Ireland. [31] He made his senior debut on 23 March 2018 in a 1–0 defeat to Turkey. Declan Rice: A short but strong career. Chelsea have been interested in Rice since last summer, that is common knowledge.But since Frank Lampard was sacked, the rumours have died off due to him being the one leading this chase. [18][19] On 28 December, Rice signed a new contract until 2024 with the option of an additional year. https://extra.ie/2019/03/20/sport/soccernews/declan-rice-interview He spent his entire life in the city and is therefore eligible for English citizenship. [38] On 13 March, he was called up by England for their forthcoming UEFA Euro 2020 qualification matches against the Czech Republic and Montenegro. world cups), individual competitions (e.g. https://extra.ie/.../soccernews/declan-rice-jd-sports-advertising-ireland Gareth Southgate has praised Kalvin Phillips after the Leeds United midfielder started all three of England's most recent World Cup qualifiers to put himself in contention for a … [45], Rice has been best friends with fellow England International Mason Mount since childhood. 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[17] On 22 December, he made his 50th appearance for West Ham, the first player to do so while still a teenager since Michael Carrick. However, his paternal grandparents were from Cork, Ireland, thus qualifying him for Irish citizenship as well. [35], On 13 February 2019, Rice pledged his future to England. [36][37] On 5 March, his change of allegiance was confirmed by FIFA. [20] On 12 January 2019, Rice scored his first goal for West Ham and was named man of the match in a 1–0 win against Arsenal, in West Ham's 50th Premier League game at the London Stadium. Market values . Declan Rice won three caps for the Republic of Ireland before transferring his international allegiance to England. Declan Rice, 22, from England West Ham United, since 2017 Defensive Midfield Market value: £54.00m * Jan 14, 1999 in London, England Forums ; My TM . [24] In the 2019–20 season, Rice played in all 38 league games for West Ham, playing every single minute. Northern Ireland; Media; ... and with three England caps to date the 31-year-old would be in line for a first appearance for the Three Lions since 2017.