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Declan Rice expects to be ‘hated and loved’ during England’s World Cup campaign
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Declan Rice expects to be ‘hated and loved’ during England’s World Cup campaign

The Independent·Philip Duncan·17 days ago
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Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice said he is prepared to be “hated one minute and loved the next” in England’s bid to win a first World Cup in 60 years. Rice , who is just three matches away from a remarkable Premier League and Champions League double, is set to play a pivotal role for his national team this summer. Although England’s record improved under previous manager Gareth Southgate , their sole major tournament triumph remains the 1966 World Cup. And all eyes will be on Thomas Tuchel’s men when they take on Croatia in their first group game in Arlington, Texas on June 17. Rice, capped 72 times by England , said: “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.…

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