Arsenal midfielder, Declan Rice claims that he feels “unstoppable” thanks to the freedom that Thomas Tuchel and Mikel Arteta have granted him.
In a friendly match against Wales on Thursday night, Rice led England in the absence of Harry Kane. The Three Lions easily won 3-0 at Wembley thanks to Rice’s strong performance.
The midfielder has been playing well for Arsenal this season as well, and according to The Evening Standard, he has now indicated that Arteta’s role adjustments are the reasons.
Tuchel gave Rice the same freedom as England, allowing him to move freely from his position.
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“I can play No6 or No8,” said Rice. “I think now I am more of a box-to-box No8.
“The manager has adjusted my position at Arsenal a bit this year, given me a bit more freedom to drop deep but also get in the box when I can.
“It is the same with Thomas. I think that really suits me on that left side of midfield. Being able to get back, being an all-round action midfielder is what I want to be and I am just enjoying my football.
“I have got two managers who lay it out really easy with the game plan, what I have to do and where I have to be.
“Obviously I am the one that has to go and execute it, but when you have confidence in football, you feel unstoppable at times.
“I ended the season really strong last year and probably didn’t start one or two games of this season as good as I wanted, but I have picked up my form now.”
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