Declan Rice

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Declan Rice: The Irish Roots, English Dreams, and Football Drama!

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Declan Rice's journey from Ireland to England is anything but ordinary – find out why the Arsenal star is ready for a frosty welcome in Dublin!

As the Nations League clash approaches, all eyes are set on Arsenal star Declan Rice, who finds himself in a rather sticky wicket. Having switched allegiances from the Republic of Ireland to the English national team, Rice is set to face a less-than-enthusiastic reception from home fans when England faces Ireland at the Aviva Stadium. The 24-year-old midfielder, who has already donned the English jersey 58 times, will not only be fighting for three points but also for some goodwill in a match that has a noteworthy backstory.

Declan Rice's journey is one that raises eyebrows, as he was born in London to Irish parents and originally kicked off his international career representing Ireland. After three appearances, he made the leap to England in pursuit of bigger dreams—dreams that potentially include captaining the national side. His initial dreams of playing for the Irish side came crashing down, much to the chagrin of his Irish supporters who felt swindled in favor of the English squad. It’s a tale that mirrors a dramatic mix of aspirations that saw him kissing the English crest while singing "Amhrán na bhFiann,” making him a talking point for both nations.

Football pundits and fans alike have had their fair share of opinions on this allegiance switch, often placing Rice in stark contrast to his fellow player Jack Grealish. While Grealish’s move seemed to flow smoother, Rice’s departure left a bitter taste, leading to discussions about his ambition versus loyalty. Many wonder how the vivid historical narratives of the Republic of Ireland and England play into the reception awaits him tonight. Thinking back to Seamus Coleman's comments as Ireland's captain, anticipation brews for a reception that could get icy rather quickly.

While Rice prepares for a likely hostile welcome, it’s worth noting that not only has he swapped his green jersey for the white one, but he also represents the new generation of footballers navigating identity and nationality, showcasing just how interconnected our complex modern world has become. Interestingly, Rice’s international journey is not just about football but also about navigating the rollercoaster of emotions tied to being connected to two nations with rich footballing cultures and histories. So, as the whistle blows tonight, expect more than just football, more than just a game; expect a cultural heavyweight clash that transcends sport!

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Arsenal star Declan Rice has already shown England true colours ... (Football.London)

The latest Arsenal news as the midfielder is not expected to get a good reception from the home fans when England take on the Republic of Ireland at the ...

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Real life of Arsenal's Declan Rice: Childhood sweetheart, Irish ... (Football.London)

The latest Arsenal news as we take a closer look at Declan Rice ahead of him winning his 59th England cap in the Nations League clash against the Republic ...

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Clear difference in Declan Rice and Jack Grealish's Irish exits – But ... (The Irish Sun)

DECLAN RICE sang Amhrán na bhFiann, kissed the crest, posted 'Up the RA' on Instagram and called speculation he would declare for England a “lo.

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Who are Declan Rice's parents Stephanie and Sean?... (The Irish Sun)

DECLAN RICE is an England ace who previously turned out for the Republic of Ireland.The Arsenal ace's roots are Irish, but he was born in London. Here.

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'Grealish snubbed Ireland the right way – Rice didn't and it left sour ... (Daily Star)

MAC OF THE NET COLUMN: Jack Grealish and Declan Rice both switched international allegiances from Ireland to England, so why did the Arsenal midfielder's ...

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Why Declan Rice ditched Ireland for England after wanting to be ... (Daily Express)

Declan Rice played three games for Ireland before embarking on an England career which will see him land his 59th cap in Dublin.

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Ireland star sends message to Declan Rice and Jack Grealish ... (Metro)

Ireland captain Seamus Coleman spoke on about the reception Declan Rice and Jack Grealish are likely to receive at the Aviva Stadium tonight.

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“I hate it” - Gary Breen hits out at Arsenal star Declan Rice over ... (Sportskeeda)

Pundit Gary Breen has criticized Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice for switching his international allegiance from the Republic of Ireland to the England ...

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What Declan Rice said about ambition to captain Ireland (Metro)

Declan Rice is bracing himself for a hostile reception as he returns to the Aviva Stadium for England's Nations League game against Ireland.

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'Football's called 'the people's game - but it's the people who are ... (Irish Mirror)

Football clashes with the Brits - and I checked in advance, it's still fine to call them that - were worse yet also better back in the day, as were many other ...

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Why are Declan Rice and Jack Grealish being booed against Ireland? (Yahoo Sports)

The duo both represented the Republic of Ireland at youth level, but chose to switch international allegiance when called up by England at senior level.

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Why Declan Rice and Jack Grealish are being booed in Ireland vs ... (Daily Express)

England travelled to the Aviva Stadium to face the Republic of Ireland on Saturday evening.

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Ireland vs England: Declan Rice does not celebrate after scoring for ... (Sportstar)

England midfielder Declan Rice opened the scoring against Ireland in the UEFA Nations League but did not celebrate amidst boos from Irish fans, ...

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Why are Declan Rice and Jack Grealish being booed against Ireland? (The Independent)

The duo both represented the Republic of Ireland at youth level, but chose to switch international allegiance when called up by England at senior level.

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Declan Rice REFUSES to celebrate scoring the opener for England ... (Daily Mail)

Declan Rice had a muted celebration after scoring the opener for England in their Nations League clash against Ireland in Dublin.

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Declan Rice shows true colours with celebration as goal puts ... (Daily Star)

Declan Rice opened the scoring for England against the Republic of Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin after he and Three Lions team-mate Jack Grealish ...

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England stars Declan Rice and Jack Grealish BOOED as soon as ... (The Irish Sun)

DECLAN RICE and Jack Grealish were booed by the Ireland fans in England's Nations League clash.The two stars both played for the Republic of Ireland b.

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Declan Rice shows true colours after scoring for England against ... (Mirror.co.uk)

England midfielder Declan Rice earned three caps for the Republic of Ireland before switching allegiances and he refused to celebrate after scoring against ...

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Ireland v England: Five things we learned - The Rice and Grealish ... (Irish Examiner)

Fromer Ireland midfielder Lee Carsley also passes his first audition as England's caretaker manager.

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Declan Rice and Jack Grealish give Lee Carsley winning start to ... (Impartial Reporter)

Declan Rice and Jack Grealish returned to haunt the Republic of Ireland as Lee Carsley's first match as interim England manager ended in a comfortable ...

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Declan Rice and Jack Grealish brush off boos to be England's two ... (The Irish Times)

Reception given to former Ireland players was loud and ferocious but they were both unruffled by it.

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'To have celebrated would have been really disrespectful of me ... (Independent.ie)

Ex-Ireland player Declan Rice says his decision not to celebrate his goal against the country he previously represented in a 2-0 win for England in Dublin ...

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Declan Rice: England midfielder explains decision not to celebrate ... (Sky Sports)

Goals from Declan Rice and Jack Grealish secured England a victory in their Nations League opener and gave interim boss Lee Carsley a winning start; ...

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Rice: Celebrating would have been 'disrespectful' (RTE.ie)

Declan Rice said he was thinking of his family when he decided not to celebrate scoring England's opening goal against the Republic of Ireland in their 2-0 ...

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Declan Rice says celebrating goal would have been 'disrespectful ... (Irish Examiner)

The midfielder opened the scoring in Dublin and he added to that by setting up Jack Grealish to make it 2-0 in the 26th minute. The two former Ireland ...

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Declan Rice and Jack Grealish return to haunt Republic of Ireland in ... (The Independent)

Saturday's sold-out Aviva Stadium clash marked the start of new eras for both teams.

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