Speaking to TNT Sports, Joe Cole compared Declan Rice’s comprehensiveness to legends Steven Gerrard, Roy Keane, and Patrick Vieira.
In Arsenal’s match against Bournemouth, Rice had a great performance. He was also the one who scored the winning goal 3-0 for the Gunners. It’s quite understandable that the English star was voted the Best Player of the match.
Speaking to TNT Sports after watching Rice dominate the match, Cole said: ” The way Declan Rice touched the ball, then dribbled the ball, the world stood still. He did everything on the field today.” today.I compare Rice’s performance today to Gerrard, Roy Keane, and Vieira at their peak. A comprehensive performance in midfield.Phil Foden was named Football Writers’ Association Player of the Year in midweek, and Cole regretted Rice missed out. The former Chelsea star added: “The problem is that Rice has developed so much and added so many things to his game. He can do everything. Outstanding ball control, rushing into tackles, scoring goals, assist.”