Rice has been a standout in Arsenal’s bid to reach the top of the Premier League this season, impressing Rooney during the club’s 1-0 win over Everton on Saturday evening.
The ex-England captain applauded Rice’s performance at the Hill Dickinson Stadium and believes the 26-year-old is now ‘irreplaceable’ for club and country. Rooney discusses what’s next for Rice and believes he is a prime candidate to become England captain when Harry Kane leaves international football.
“For me, he’s probably the one waiting for Harry to hang up his boots at some point,” Rooney told BBC Sport’s The Wayne Rooney Show.
“He was everywhere on the field [against Everton]. His decision-making – when to pass, where to pass, which foot to pass to, his details of his pass – was a joy to watch. He was absolutely incredible.
“He split the centre-backs and cleared the ball [Arsenal’s] central defenders, who act as the third central defender, and the next minute he is in the penalty area trying to score a goal. Sometimes some of the things he does are a little underrated.
‘He is the right person to take over [Kane] for me, because [of] his drive, his personality. Everyone seems to love him, those who know him, those close to him. He is irreplaceable for England.”
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