After making his full debut for the England national team in Monday's 5-1 victory over Montenegro, West Ham's Declan Rice has come in for praise from his chairman David Gold.
Rice has endured a somewhat turbulent introduction to his England career. The midfielder has faced criticism over his initial decision to represent the Republic of Ireland at international level, before switching to his allegiances to the Three Lions earlier this year.
However, the West Ham owner has come out in full support of his employee and insisted that his experiences so far will only make him a better player and has tipped him to one day wear the armband for his country.