West Ham United star Declan Rice posted on Twitter after a win in the friendly against Aston Villa.
West Ham United youngster Declan Rice posted on Twitter after his side recorded a comfortable win in pre-season, as they look to build towards the new campaign.
The 19-year-old was deployed as a defensive midfielder by manager Manuel Pellegrini and he showed his versatility in a 3-1 win over Aston Villa.
Academy graduate Rice has managed to break into the first-team as a centre-back, but he is also comfortable in possession and can play in midfield, too.
The Irishman will hope to continue having a senior role under the new boss and is doing his bit in pre-season to impress.
“Great win tonight, need to keep building towards the start of the season. 1,500 West Ham fans on a Wednesday night too! Thank you,” Rice wrote on his personal Twitter account.
West Ham had Michail Antonio, Marko Arnautovic and Robert Snodgrass on the score sheet against Villa, while Andre Green netted a consolation for the Championship side.
The Hammers are beginning to build a formidable attacking team and have strengthened considerably this summer in the final third.
However, supporters may be concerned about improving their defence after being a shambles at the back for most of last season.
Rice could perhaps provide an answer in the back line for West Ham moving forward, but his versatility means it will be interesting to see where the rising star slots in.
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