West Ham news: Tony Cottee hails ‘fantastic’ Declan Rice and backs youngster to captain Hammers one day

West Ham news: Tony Cottee hails ‘fantastic’ Declan Rice and backs youngster to captain Hammers one day
West Ham legend Tony Cottee has praised “really nice lad” Declan Rice and claimed the youngster can captain the Hammers one day.The former striker, who now works as a commentator, scored over 120 top-flight goals for the east London side in two stints with the club.3

Cottee scored 115 league goals in two stints with the Hammers

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Cottee believes Rice can captain West Ham one day

And he has insisted Rice can go right to the very top of the game if he continues his fine form in the claret and blue shirt.Cottee said: Declan is a fantastic player.“Ive met him and he seems like a really nice lad and one that really cares about the football club.“With Mark Noble in the twilight years of his career, theres going to be a gap to fill as a player who is a West Ham man and can go on to captain the side.“Hes a player that can step up to that role in years to come. Cottee also believes Rice could be a pivotal player for England in the future along with other rising stars like Tottenham’s Harry Winks and Wolves’ Morgan Gibbs-White.He said:Theres great competition within the squad and we are all excited about where England are as a nation.“After the joys of last summer a World Cup semi-final appearance and all the Under 17’s, Under 21’s.“Theres a good stack of young players coming through: Gibbs-White, Loftus-Cheek, theyre all different players to Declan Rice.3

Cottee has said Rice can shine in the England team with the likes of Gibbs-White

“Harry Winks is a slightly different player, but the way Declans progressing, hes got a real chance of getting into the fold and going on to win a big number of caps.Rice is yet to make a decision about whether to represent the Republic of Ireland or England.The 19-year-old, who was born in London, is still eligible to play for England despite already making three appearances for Ireland in international friendlies.TonyCotteeis one of the celebrities involved inPlayOJOsnew rent-a-mate service. As its not fair to have a birthday in January, the faironline casino offered people born in January the opportunity to rent a fun celebrity to partner with. Applications closed at midnight on the 23rdJanuary.

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Tony Cottee is rated one of the best ever strikers in the club's history scoring 146 goals in 336 appearances and came the closest to winning the top flight title when he was part of the famous Boys of 86' team which finished third back in 1986. Cottee is still an avid Hammers fans and feels the

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Tony Cottee says West Ham and England midfielder Declan Rice has the personality to go on and captain both club and country. Speaking to The Football show, former Hammer Cottee heaped praise on the youngster, having been impressed with both his ability and his attitude. "He's an outstanding
West Ham legend makes big claim about Declan Rice's

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West Ham legend Tony Cottee has tipped youngster Declan Rice to become a future captain of the club, and also earn a 'big number of caps' for England. The 20-year-old has earned rave reviews for
Tony Cottee backs Declan Rice to become future West Ham captain

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West Ham legend Tony Cottee has praised "really nice lad" Declan Rice and claimed the youngster can captain the Hammers one day. The former striker, who now works as a commentator, scored over 120 top-flight goals for the east London side in two stints with the club.
West Ham Legend Tony Cottee Claims 'Fantastic' Declan Rice

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Sky Sports pundit and former Hammer Tony Cottee has predicted big things for the "outstanding" Declan Rice for both West Ham and England. The 20-year-old talent has enjoyed a fantastic breakthrough season in the senior side in east London, with his performances earning him his debut for the Three Lions in the last international break.
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West Ham legend Tony Cottee has backed Declan Rice to become West Ham captain once Mark Noble hangs up his boots, according to Talksport. The former Hammer also went on to say that Rice would become a mainstay for England, if he chose to represent the Three Lions instead of Ireland.
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Declan Rice could be a pivotal player for England, says former West Ham star Tony Cottee. The West Ham midfielder is yet to decide whether to play international football for England or Republic of
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From fresh faced youngster to West Ham's future captain - Declan Rice has the world at his feet "There's great competition within the squad and we are all excited about where England are as a nation," Cottee said, speaking to talkSport. "After the joys of last summer - a World Cup semi-final appearance and all the U17s, U21s.
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