Declan Rice named in England squad day after winning Ireland’s young player of the year award
In-form West Ham midfielder named in the Three Lions squad for upcoming European Championship qualifiers
DECLAN RICE has been named in Gareth Southgate's squad for England's Euro qualifiers this month.
The West Ham midfielder has been given his first call-up since opting to switch from Republic of Ireland.
It comes after being crowned Ireland's Young Player of the Year despite switching allegiance.
The 20-year-old is the only new face in the Three Lions squad but there is a return for Burnley's Tom Heaton.
When quizzed on his decision to include Rice, Southgate said: "His form warrants it. There were never guarantees made to him but his form is warrants it.
"I know people are questioning the rules but they are the rules.
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