Frank Lampard, England hero, gave Declan Rice a pair of specially designed boots to commemorate his 50 caps for the national team.
Since his debut in 2019, Rice, 25, has been a key member of Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions squad. He played an important role in leading England to the Euro 2020 final and the Qatar 2022 World Cup quarter-finals.
recognized in a different way.
Declan Rice was given a pair of custom-made shoes by English legend Frank Lampard
Rice was given a pair of custom Adidas shoes by Lampard to mark his 50th time playing for the Three Lions
Rice was present and played the entire 90 minutes in both of Southgate’s team friendlies against Brazil and Belgium last week, despite the team being absent several times.
In Tuesday’s match against Domenico Tedesco’s team, Southgate even handed the Arsenal player the captain’s armband, with regular captain Harry Kane out with an ankle injury.
As well as being given the opportunity to captain his 50th England cap, Rice, the former West Ham captain, also received recognition for his achievements.
Before the match, Rice was visited by former England midfielder Lampard, who scored 29 goals in 106 appearances for England between 1999 and 2014, along with Adidas, to present him with a unique pair of boots. .
Rice wore the bespoke boots in England’s 2-2 draw with Belgium at Wembley on Tuesday
The boot features England’s colors – red, white and blue – with a 50 caps message on the side, while the national flag is also emblazoned across the bespoke design.
The national flag is also featured on the adidas Copa boots’ custom design, which includes the British colors of red, white and blue along with a unique 50 caps message on the side.
After handing over the shoes to Rice, Lampard spoke briefly with the Arsenal player and praised him for achieving the feat.
He said Declan should not underestimate this achievement. “It is every young player’s dream to play for their country, so to earn 50 caps is truly a remarkable achievement.”
“I can’t wait to see what the summer has in store for him and this young squad as they prepare for the Euros.”
“Reaching this milestone is a huge accomplishment for me,” Rice continued, echoing similar sentiments.
“Everyone close to me understands the importance of playing for my country, so to reach 50 caps is truly amazing.” To commemorate this occasion, I was excited to wear my new shoes on the field.
During his conversation with Lampard, Rice added that he was still shocked at the number of appearances he had for the Three Lions.
“I don’t think you’ve ever done that – try and get 50 caps,” he continued. However, you have to be there every time you play because there are many elite players who can be selected if you participate and perform well.
And you have to earn the trust of the managers – I was in the setup for five or six years – almost all of them. For me, reaching the 50th cap would be a very important achievement.
“Having my own pair of custom shoes is crazy.” You wouldn’t even think about owning a boot, especially your 50th one. I remained silent; you seem to equate Ballon d’Or winners with signature shoes and I own a pair.
Rice played the full 90 minutes in England’s 2-2 draw with Belgium, as the visitors’ Youri Tielemans scored a brace while goals from Ivan Toney and Jude Bellingham helped England come back from behind twice.
Lampard – who has 106 caps for England – praised the Arsenal midfielder’s achievements
Rice also expressed disbelief in having a special boot created for him to mark this milestone.
Speaking on Monday after being chosen as England captain for the match, Rice, who broke through the Republic of Ireland’s youth system and played three matches for them in 2018, described what it would be like to be an honor. It’s a big dream to be captain of his national team.
At a press conference, he sat next to Southgate and declared: “I am speechless and speechless.”
I hugged Southgate, shook his hand and said “thank you very much” when he told me last night that I would be captain.
Since I joined the team, I have owed him a lot. I always feel very comfortable playing under him because he always makes me feel at home.
“It was an honor to walk out onto the Wembley pitch in front of my family and friends for my 50th cap because my confidence has really grown.”
To be honest with you, I’m a little speechless.
England will play two friendlies ahead of Euro 2024 in June against Bosnia-Herzegovina and Iceland, following previous matches against Brazil and Belgium.
On June 16, the Three Lions will face Serbia in the event. The British group also includes Denmark and Slovenia.
