Rice is only West Ham’s de facto skipper but the armband will surely be his to keep upon Mark Noble’s retirement. It could easily be followed, one day, with the same distinction at international level. “He is right amongst that despite his age,” Southgate said of Rice. “What I have seen this season is the confidence that he has gained from his experience last summer … Without a doubt he has all the attributes to be a captain.
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