The West Ham United youngster has been mightily impressive this season.
Jonathan Walters took to Twitter last night in admiration of West Ham starlet Declan Rice, labelling him as a monumental player.
The 19-year-old has been excellent for the Hammers this season, appearing in 16 of his side’s 19 Premier League games.
Rice has now well and truly made the defensive midfield role his own, and the protection that he provides for the West Ham defence is proving to be invaluable.
The Hammers youngster has just signed a new five-year deal with the club, according to the Independent, and that has to be considered as the best piece of business that West Ham could have done this season.
Rice is highly regarded at the London Stadium, but his admirers aren’t just confined to east London.
Burnley forward Jonathan Walters, who is currently on loan with Ipswich Town, raved about the West Ham teenager’s quality last night.
The 35-year-old took to Twitter, and suggested that Rice is one of the top three young players in the Premier League:
That is certainly a big claim by Walters, although some West Ham fans responded in agreement…
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