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England manager Gareth Southgate in a pre-match statement ahead of their Tuesday’s international friendly confirmed that Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice will captain the team.

Recall that Rice played all 90 minutes as the Three Lions suffered a 1-0 defeat to Brazil on Saturday.

The Arsenal midfielder will now lead the English national team out when they take on the Red Devils of Belgium’s at Wembley.

The 25-year-old midfielder who has become a crucial player since making his debut in 2019, will also be winning his 50th cap for his country.

“It is a pinch-me moment, it will be an honour. I was absolutely lost for words when he [Gareth Southgate] said to me I was going to be captain,” he told the media.

Rice takes the captain’s armband, with former Tottenham striker Harry Kane and Man City star Kyle Walker out injured.

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