Rice reputation soars with winner for West Ham


Soccer Football - Premier League - West Ham United v Arsenal - London Stadium, London, Britain - January 12, 2019 West Ham's Declan Rice celebrates after the match REUTERS/David Klein

LONDON (Reuters) - West Ham United's Declan Rice enhanced his soaring reputation with the goal that secured a 1-0 win over Arsenal in the Premier League on Saturday -- his first strike for the club.

The defensive midfielder, who only turns 20 on Sunday, has already earned comparisons with former West Ham and England great Bobby Moore, and produced a complete performance that had both his captain and manager raving at the London Stadium.

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