By Danong
What an impact Declan Rice has had on his club and country this March. In six games, the Englishman has directly contributed to five goals.
He had his fifth goal involvement on Monday night as England faced Latvia in a USA 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier.
Last Friday, during England's 2-0 victory over Albania, Rice set up Harry Kane's goal that sealed the win. Despite his critics refusing to acknowledge the Arsenal man's playmaking ability, he proved them wrong again on Monday night.
Close to the 70th minute, the £105 million Gunner darted into the box, drilled a low cross across the face of the goal, and Kane tapped it in at the back post.
He had his fifth goal involvement on Monday night as England faced Latvia in a USA 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier.
Last Friday, during England's 2-0 victory over Albania, Rice set up Harry Kane's goal that sealed the win. Despite his critics refusing to acknowledge the Arsenal man's playmaking ability, he proved them wrong again on Monday night.
Close to the 70th minute, the £105 million Gunner darted into the box, drilled a low cross across the face of the goal, and Kane tapped it in at the back post.
That assist capped off a complete performance from the ex-Hammer, as his stats reflect:
- Minutes: 79
- Touches: 65
- Passes: 64 (98.5% accuracy)
- Key passes: 3
- Assist: 1
- Accurate long balls: 1/1
- Accurate crosses: 3/7
- Interceptions: 2 (most in the game)
Focusing on that assist, Rice's run for Kane's goal showed how far ahead he is of others. Few holding midfielders make runs like that nowadays.
But without Rice's boldness, intelligence, and determination, these goal contributions would not have materialised.
- vs. PSV (assist)
- vs. Man Utd (goal)
- vs. PSV (goal)
- vs. Albania (assist)
- vs. Latvia (assist)
Watching Rice over the March international break, it's hard to understand the disrespect he receives. He has even added goal contributions to his game—he's everything you could want in a midfielder.
Now Arsenal is facing a pivotal stage in their season. Catching league leaders Liverpool, 12 points ahead, looks unlikely (although you never know). However, they can target Champions League glory with Rice leading from the front.
Seeing Rice shine, no Gooner can help but say: Bring on Real Madrid!
- Minutes: 79
- Touches: 65
- Passes: 64 (98.5% accuracy)
- Key passes: 3
- Assist: 1
- Accurate long balls: 1/1
- Accurate crosses: 3/7
- Interceptions: 2 (most in the game)
Focusing on that assist, Rice's run for Kane's goal showed how far ahead he is of others. Few holding midfielders make runs like that nowadays.
But without Rice's boldness, intelligence, and determination, these goal contributions would not have materialised.
- vs. PSV (assist)
- vs. Man Utd (goal)
- vs. PSV (goal)
- vs. Albania (assist)
- vs. Latvia (assist)
Watching Rice over the March international break, it's hard to understand the disrespect he receives. He has even added goal contributions to his game—he's everything you could want in a midfielder.
Now Arsenal is facing a pivotal stage in their season. Catching league leaders Liverpool, 12 points ahead, looks unlikely (although you never know). However, they can target Champions League glory with Rice leading from the front.
Seeing Rice shine, no Gooner can help but say: Bring on Real Madrid!
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