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.
""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.""
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