West Ham midfielder Declan Rice 'bursting with pride' after first England call-up since switching allegiance from the Republic of Ireland Declan Rice has earned his first call-up to the England international squad He was 'bursting with pride' after learning he was in the team on the television Rice switched allegiances after playing at youth level for the Republic of Ireland
By Press Association Sport Staff
Published: 22:46 GMT, 19 March 2019 | Updated: 22:46 GMT, 19 March 2019
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West Ham midfielder Declan Rice is determined to look forward after earning a first England call-up, which had him 'bursting with pride' and feeling better from illness.
The 20-year-old was named in Gareth Southgate's squad for the Euro 2020 qualifiers after being granted FIFA clearance to switch international allegiance from the Republic of Ireland.
Rice had appeared for the Republic of Ireland's youth teams and also won three senior caps, but they were all in friendlies, which meant he was clear for a change of representation.
Declan Rice is 'bursting with pride' after learning of his first call up to the England squad
