It's important to be vocal, and to be fair, I've always had that in me, to be honest. One of the things my dad has always said to me is make sure you're vocal, and before the game, I always get a text off him telling me to do the things well and again, 'Be vocal, Dec.'

Declan Rice

Mum and dad are always looking out for me; they just want the best for me.

Declan Rice

I was released by Chelsea at 14 years old. I remember it, a Tuesday night. On the Wednesday, I was training with Fulham, five minutes from my house, and then on the Thursday, I was training with West Ham. After one session at both clubs, they both wanted me.

Declan Rice

Growing up, John Terry was my obvious idol. I based my whole game on him.

Declan Rice

There are no guarantees getting into an England squad: there's so many unbelievable players.

Declan Rice

The likes of Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling - they give you all the confidence you need. They give you little pats on the back, tell you you're doing well.

Declan Rice

You've got to test yourself against the best to know you are the best.

Declan Rice

I'm composed, and I'm a calm player.

Declan Rice

I like Jorginho, the way he plays and passes.

Declan Rice

It's crazy to be spoken about like Mascherano. He's won everything: Champions League, La Ligas; he's been at World Cups.

Declan Rice

It's important to be vocal, and to be fair, I've always had that in me, to be honest. One of the things my dad has always said to me is make sure you're vocal, and before the game, I always get a text off him telling me to do the things well and again, 'Be vocal, Dec.'

Declan Rice

I don't read too much into things and look at social media. It's all a load of crap.

Declan Rice

I want to win trophies, even the Champions League. You have to be ambitious.

Declan Rice

No one is guaranteed their place in the squad.

Declan Rice

Without a doubt, the plan was always to stay at West Ham.

Declan Rice

If I didn't want to be playing for Ireland, I wouldn't be here.

Declan Rice

When Chelsea let me go, it was really deflating. For me, as a youngster, it's all I ever knew - living 10 minutes from the training ground, going to loads of the games.

Declan Rice

I'm always composed, calm, and always believe in my own ability, and if I start well, then I end up having a good game, usually.

Declan Rice

You're only out there for 90 minutes, and you have to give it everything you've got. It's a game of football, at the end of the day.

Declan Rice

My pride at wearing the Irish shirt was always 100 per cent genuine. It was a great honour for myself and my family and something I will always cherish.

Declan Rice

I've seen comparisons between myself and Bobby Moore. It's nice to be told there are similarities, but nobody will come close to him - what a player, what a man!

Declan Rice