Jack Wilshere has been waxing lyrical about West Ham midfielder Declan Rice.
The two played together during Wilshere’s short spell in east London and Rice has since established himself as one of Europe’s leading midfielders.
Valued at £150m amid interet from both Manchester United and Chelsea, the 23-year-old was in action for West Ham against Lyon in their Europa League quarter-final clash on Thursday night.
While Rice has long been hailed as the team’s most important player, he does appear to have gone up another level this season. Not only just a holding midfielder anymore, Rice is constantly showing a more complete skillset.
In a series of tweets, Wilshere suggested Rice was the best in the world in his position, above Liverpool’s Fabinho and even claimed he’d like to see him sign for Arsenal.
Tell me a better DMF than Declan Rice right now? Can't think of anyone can do what Dec can...🤔
— Jack Wilshere (@JackWilshere) April 7, 2022
Doesn't have the presence Dec has. Dec can do everything he can and more. https://t.co/tHW4fLpVyY
— Jack Wilshere (@JackWilshere) April 7, 2022
Busquets is the only one 3 or 4 years ago. And remember he played in a team that dominated possession in every game. Decs job is harder in this team. He could play in any team in Europe. Fact. Lets hope its Arsenal 👀🤣
— Jack Wilshere (@JackWilshere) April 7, 2022
As it stands, West Ham are under little pressure to sell their academy graduate and could yet offer him Champions League football next season.
