KANSAS CITY — Declan Rice is seen as a bit of a joker. When you spend any time with him, he is open, jovial and can’t finish any sentence, no matter the subject, without a broad smile on his face.
There is a reason why many who know him refer to Rice as the “vibe controller” and, with Thomas Tuchlel’s preferred buzzword being “brotherhood”, such a facet is pivotal to England’s World Cup cause.
Rice’s ultra force of personality and impact on his teammates makes him almost impossible to leave out now he is back fit to face DR Congo. But there’s one burgeoning relationship that adds another layer to Rice’s acumen. One he is helping foster into something truly special.
“We had a great chat the other day,” Rice said of turning confidant for Manchester City-bound Elliot Anderson. “We sat outside on the beanbags. I just said to him that he can’t control the price that he’s going for.
‘One of the best’
