West Ham's Rice ready to play for England, says Pellegrini


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - West Ham United v Liverpool - London Stadium, London, Britain - February 4, 2019 West Ham's Declan Rice applauds fans after the match. REUTERS/David Klein/File Photo

(Reuters) - West Ham United's Declan Rice has emerged as one of England's best holding midfielders this season and is ready to break into the national team, manager Manuel Pellegrini has said.

Earlier this month the 20-year-old announced his intention to continue his international career with England after having previously played for Ireland.

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