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Jamal Lewis never considered England switch

Jamal Lewis has no regrets over his decision to play for Northern Ireland, insisting he never contemplated a Declan Rice-style switch once he had played his first match in a green shirt.

Soccer • 24 Mar 19

Declan Rice has apologised over an old social media post

Rice apologises as old social media post highlighted

Declan Rice has issued an apology after an old social media post re-surfaced in which he used a phrase associated with the IRA.

Soccer • 21 Mar 19

Declan Rice hopes to be included in Gareth Southgate's plans

'I've obviously played there in the youth set-up'

Former Ireland international Declan Rice has revealed he was "bursting with pride" when he saw he had been included in the England squad for the upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers

Soccer • 19 Mar 19

Ireland's Josh Cullen (L) and Declan Rice (R) on Ireland Under-21 duty in October 2017

Cullen & Rice - two talents parted on road to the top

This time last year Josh Cullen and Declan Rice were being touted as the future heartbeat of the Republic of Ireland team. Their paths have dramatically veered...

Soccer • 19 Mar 19

Declan Rice played three senior internationals for Ireland

Southgate: Rice critics haven't walked in his shoes

Gareth Southgate does not believe England new boy Declan Rice should have to defend his switch from the Republic of Ireland.

Soccer • 13 Mar 19

Declan Rice is in line to win his first England cap

Declan Rice named in England squad

Newly-eligible Declan Rice was the only new face in Gareth Southgate's England squad for this month's Euro 2020 qualifiers.

Soccer • 13 Mar 19

"I think he deserved the award for his performances. There's no debate over who deserved the award more than him"

Sadlier: It would be 'petty' to deny Rice FAI award

RTÉ soccer pundit Richie Sadlier says it would have appeared "petty" to take the Young Player of the Year award from Declan Rice on the basis that he subsequently changed his international allegiance.

Soccer • 13 Mar 19

Declan Rice will not be in Dublin to collect his award this weekend

FAI Young Player of the Year Rice to get England call

Declan Rice has been named FAI Young Player of the Year on the eve of his maiden England call-up.

Soccer • 12 Mar 19

Declan Rice announced his decision to declare for England in February

Rice switch from Ireland to England approved by FIFA

Declan Rice's change of association from the Republic of Ireland to England has been approved by FIFA.

Soccer • 05 Mar 19

Rice opened the scoring for West Ham while Mark Noble added the second goal from the penalty spot

Rice on target as Hammers outgun Newcastle

Declan Rice was on target as West Ham ended Newcastle's recent revival with a 2-0 victory.

Soccer • 02 Mar 19

"I didn't think for one minute he was going to join us"

McCarthy has final say on Rice as he looks elsewhere

Even though he spoke about possibly building a team around Declan Rice, Republic of manager Mick McCarthy was ultimately not surprised that the West Ham player opted to pursue an international career with England.

Soccer • 27 Feb 19

Declan Rice has pledged his international future to England

How Rice's rise and rise led to an Irish demise

The Republic of Ireland are the only losers from Declan Rice's meteoric rise over the last 24 months. Now, it's time the FAI asked themselves why it happened and how they can address the bigger issue of player development.

Soccer • 16 Feb 19

Declan Rice training with the Irish U21 side in 2017

Fenlon: Rice saga only highlights domestic deficiencies

The Declan Rice saga only serves to highlight "a blockage" in how we are going to develop players in this country, says Pat Fenlon

Soccer • 14 Feb 19

Declan Rice today announced his international future lies with England

Kinsella: England put forward a better case for Rice

Mark Kinsella has voiced his disappointment at Declan Rice's decision to declare for England, but acknowledged it wasn't an easy decision for the West Ham man.

Soccer • 13 Feb 19

Declan Rice has pledged his international allegiance to England

Declan Rice declares for England

Declan Rice has informed the FAI of his decision to pursue an international career with England.

Soccer • 13 Feb 19

Declan Rice has been excellent for West Ham this season

Pellegrini warns Rice he 'hasn't arrived yet'

Manuel Pellegrini has warned Declan Rice he has not arrived in the big time yet, despite a string of high-quality displays at the heart of the West Ham midfield.

Soccer • 25 Jan 19

Declan Rice: "To get the three points, to beat Arsenal and for me to score is unbelievable."

Rice bowled over after getting taste for goals

Declan Rice was pinching himself after his excellent goal sank Arsenal on Saturday, and vowed to start backing himself in front of goal more often.

Soccer • 13 Jan 19

Declan Rice celebrates his clicnically taken goal against Arsenal

Outstanding Declan Rice fires Hammers past Arsenal

Declan Rice steered home a terrific 48th-minute goal to edge West Ham past Arsenal at the London Stadium and further enhance his soaring reputation.

Soccer • 12 Jan 19

McCarthy and Southgate spoke about Rice

As the saga over Declan Rice's international future enters its end stages, Ireland boss Mick McCarthy has revealed he has spoken with his English counterpart Gareth Southgate about the West Ham player.

Soccer • 12 Jan 19

Declan Rice has won three senior caps for the Republic of Ireland

Rice: Decision on international future is imminent

The West Ham man has won three caps for the Republic of Ireland but remains eligible to play for England, the country of his birth.

Soccer • 10 Jan 19

Mick McCarthy met with Declan Rice last month

'I can't do any more' - McCarthy waits on Rice decision

Mick McCarthy says he will not put further pressure on Declan Rice to declare for the Republic of Ireland and indicates that he expects the player will soon make his mind up having recently agreed a new contract with West Ham.

Soccer • 03 Jan 19

Mark Noble: The sky's the limit for top-class Rice

Mark Noble believes the "sky is the limit" for Declan Rice after the 19-year-old signed a fresh five-year deal with West Ham United.

Soccer • 29 Dec 18

The club has an option of extending the deal by another year

Declan Rice signs new long-term contract with West Ham

West Ham have tied Declan Rice down to a new long-term contract.

Soccer • 28 Dec 18

Declan Rice was superb for West Ham in their win against Southampton

Rice is better than John Stones at same age - Ian Rush

Former Liverpool striker Ian Rush believes Declan Rice is better than John Stones was at the same age, and backed the 19-year-old to become a top-class ball-playing centre-half.

Soccer • 28 Dec 18

McCarthy: 'Rice could be a future Ireland captain'

Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy has said the meeting with Declan Rice over his international future was "really good" and that he believes the West Ham man could win 100 caps in the green shirt.

Soccer • 23 Dec 18