Mikel texted me ‘VAMOS’ after reaching final! Rice brilliant on Arsenal manager’s support

England midfielder Declan Rice's brilliant pre-Euro 2024 final press conference as he reveals Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta texted him 'VAMOS' after reaching the final.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Intro.

00:10 - Moment in history?: Massive moment. This is history. We don’t want to keep collecting to finals and being happy, we want to win.

00:55 - Euro 2020 motivation: I’ve never seen a group so motivated. Not just to win the game but the tournament. Seeing Italy lift the trophy at our stadium, it hurt.

02:10 - Preparation area of concern?: We’re used to it. I was more tired for the first 3 games. We’ll all run through a brick wall for this game.

03:00 - I feel calm. I don’t try to think about it too much. To me it’s a game of football. We have a chance to create history.

03:45 - Rodri: we know Rodri is a top player. We’re two completely different players. The midfield battle will be key.

04:53 - Ivan Toney: I just try to have as much fun off the pitch. With Ivan we’ve just clicked.

05:50 - Why are you different to Rodri?: there’s loads of things. I’ve been playing more attacking. I was a centre back, he was born and bread Spanish midfielder.

06:58 - If you win something for your country, like the women’s did, what it does for the nation. We want to make the nation proud.

07:45 - What would you do after the euros win: I don’t want to speak to jinx it. Let’s just wait and see what happens.

08:58 - What would it mean winning it: All those sporting achievements, you see the nation. We had a meeting with Gareth and he showed the special moments.

09:56 - Experience give you an edge?: The last final we were naive. We’ve probably learnt from this. This group of players is so hungry.

10:46 - What is your celebration playlist?: I’ve got a wired selection. A rendition of Rice, Rice baby.

11:12 - Has Arteta spoken to you?: He has, he was great. It was nice to speak to him. He messaged me Vamos. I’m sure he’ll be torn.

11:48 - Mainoo: He’s so so good. People questioned whether we could play together. But this boy can play. This boy’s going on to be massive.

13:21 - World Cup 66 part of your upbringing?: When I won the conference league with West Ham, it meant so much. You always heard about the boys of 66. This would top anything in your career.

14:28 - Gallagher tribute to you: Everytime I’ve put on the shirt I try and do the best for the team. I’ve looked more and more myself.

15:56 - Peaking at right time?: definitely. I’ll always be honest. Denmark was one of the worst performances, and now we’re starting to play better. We’re starting to go through the gears.

17:48 - Happy you’ve got to the final and no more criticism: I can’t speak highly enough of Gareth. He deserves it more than anyone. This job is one of the most scrutinised jobs.

19:44 - Jorginho impact in last euros: i’d put him in the top five players I’ve ever played with. It’s all about numbers games. Italy got control we lacked.

21:10 - Keeping the ball against Spain: The Dutch had top players in midfield. We don’t get the love over how well we keep the ball. Against Spain you’re going to need to take the sting out of the game.

22:00 - Pancakes: I’m sick of them now. It’s been a year of pancakes. It’s what gives me fuel.

23:29 - Mainoo as a person: if you looked at him, you’d be able to have an impression of him straight away. That’s calm and composed. Rarely you get 18 years old that step on the biggest stage like he’s done.

24:47 - Yamal: As soon as we won the game, I saw a stat that he was 12 when covid hit! I don’t know why the French players would talk down a player like that.

26:00 - Protecting the youngsters: They’re becoming more aware of things. I was in digs at 16. They act way older than they are.

27:10 - Factors of English football’s growth?: Its been growing. It’s on a great path and now it’s time to show we can win.

28:18 - Influences of Spanish coaches: I didn’t know who the Spanish coach was until a couple days ago. The way Spain play is similar to how man city and Arsenal play.

29:46 - What makes Kane so clinical?: It’s just what he works in. We as a team believe he’s going to score. He deserves to win this as England captain.

30:42 - What has he taught you?: Just his experience in big matches. Just how composed he is.

31:23 - Cricket: I’ve always loved it. I’m not a massive watcher but I love playing it.

32:23 - Phil Foden: He’s so special. You know a good football player when you see one.

33:28 - Bukayo Saka: it all depends on how we set up. We’ve seen what their wingers have done.

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