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West Ham fans call for Declan Rice to choose England and replace Eric Dier

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West Ham midfielder is still undecided whether to choose England. Fans want Tottenham star replaced.

18th November 2018, Wembley Stadium, London, England; UEFA Nations League football, England versus Croatia; Eric Dier of England and Luka Modric of Croatia challenge for the ball

England and Tottenham midfielder Eric Dier came in for criticism from fans during the Three Lions’ win over Croatia.

Croatia’s goal deflected in off Dier, after he failed to close his opponents down.

Some West Ham supporters used Dier’s poor game to call for Declan Rice to come in as his replacement.

Rice is still undecided over his next move at international level.

He is eligible to play for England and the Republic of Ireland, who left him out of their recent squad amid the midfielder’s struggle to choose.

Declan Rice of West Ham United during Training at Rush Green on August 16, 2018 in Romford, England.

The 19-year-old has made nine starts for the Hammers this season in the Premier League.

Rice told BBC Sport last week that he is torn and that this is the toughest decision of his career so far.

If he does choose England, then according to these West Ham fans, he will stand a strong chance of taking Dier’s place in Gareth Southgate’s team…