Declan Rice Quotes

Declan Rice

Profession : Athlete

Birth : January 14, 1999

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.

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I just have to stay focused and play football with a smile on my face.

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I'm only 20; you've got your whole career ahead of you. I'm just focused on playing for West Ham and playing with a smile on my face and enjoying it.

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

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I thought I did well for only being 19 years old on the international scene. I was proud of myself.

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No dream is far away.

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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.

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As you can hear, I am English - I am from England - and it was really good playing for Ireland.

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At West Ham, I was the last person to be offered a scholarship. I remember an Under 18 match against Fulham. I was 16 and had to prove myself. Everyone else already had their scholarship. It was probably one of my best games. Knowing that every day I'd have to fight has made me into the person I am today.

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

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I had to move away from home at 14 and live in a club house in Romford for three years, only seeing my mum and dad twice a week.

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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!

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I like to do the simple things really well, keep the ball ticking.

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I've always been good at handling stuff mentally.

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The call-up is one of the best feelings you're ever going to feel.

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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.

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I only ever wanted to be a footballer.

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

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Coming to the game, my first time with England at Wembley, it's a special moment.

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Everyone knows Chadwell Heath; it's historic.

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