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‘It’s going to be tough’: Declan Rice ready for DR Congo challenge in last 32
England midfielder’s experience with Arsenal last season taught him the need to be patient against teams unwilling to attack
TL;DR
- Declan Rice sees parallels between Arsenal's tense Premier League title run and England's World Cup challenge, highlighting the importance of resilience and finding ways to win.
- He emphasizes the need for patience against teams that play defensively, drawing from Arsenal's experiences with 'low blocks'.
- Rice is managing a persistent nerve pain in his hamstring, which has affected his availability but is being managed for optimal performance.
- He offers advice to Elliot Anderson on handling the pressure of a high-value transfer, stressing the importance of focusing on performance.
- Rice believes England has a strong group of penalty takers and would be confident in a shootout scenario.