Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has candidly admitted he is prepared to be "hated one minute and loved the next" as England embark on their quest to secure a first World Cup trophy in 60 years. Rice, who is on the cusp of a remarkable Premier League and Champions League double with Arsenal, is expected to play a pivotal role for the national team this summer. Despite improvements under previous manager Gareth Southgate, England's only major tournament triumph remains the 1966 World Cup. The national side will be aiming to end this long wait for international silverware. Reflecting on the intense scrutiny that accompanies representing his country, Rice, who has earned 72 caps, stated: "The biggest challenge is dealing with everything that comes with being an England player. It’s going to be the most-watched football event of the last four years. “One minute you’re going to be hated, one minute you’re going to be loved. It always changes in football.…