West Ham fans have taken to Twitter to react after noticing something in the background of a photo of Declan Rice and his dog.
The 22-year-old can be seen playing with his dog by a door in his house, where something lying on the ground caught the eye of some supporters.
Eagle-eyed fans spotted that the 10-cap England international had West Ham themed slippers on the floor of his house, which the Hammers supporters adore.
Having come through the club’s academy, the Irons have played a big part in Rice’s life, and he clearly enjoys representing them beyond pulling the claret and blue shirt on.
The London-born defensive midfielder is arguably enjoying the best campaign of his career so far.
Rice has started all of West Ham’s 24 Premier League games so far this season.
He’s also taken the captain’s armband as Mark Noble is phased out.
The solid defensive midfielder hasn’t just led his side to mediocrity, though.
Rice has skippered the Hammers to fifth in the Premier League, where they are just four points off Manchester United in second.
He seems to have really matured as a footballer this term, and his influence on the side is clear for all to see.
Let’s have a look at what the West Ham fans have been saying about Rice’s club-themed slippers…
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