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West Ham youngster Declan Rice called up by Republic of Ireland two days after his Premier League debut

Daily Mail | May 23, 2017

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Martin O’Neill has drafted West Ham United teenager Declan Rice into the Republic of Ireland squad for the end of season internationals.

Rice, who turned 18 in January, made his Premier League debut for the Hammers as a late substitute in last Sunday’s 2-1 win over Burnley.

Named Ireland Under-17 Player of the Year for 2016 and captain of West Ham’s U23 team, he can play in defence or midfield. Formerly with Chelsea, he qualifies for Ireland through his grandparents.

Martin Ou2019Neill has drafted West Ham teenager Declan Rice into the Republic of Ireland squad
Martin O’Neill has drafted West Ham teenager Declan Rice into the Republic of Ireland squad
Ou2019Neill has arranged a three-day gathering chiefly to help bring his players up to speed
O’Neill has arranged a three-day gathering chiefly to help bring his players up to speed
Rice, who turned 18 in January, made his Premier League debut for the Hammers on Sunday
Rice, who turned 18 in January, made his Premier League debut for the Hammers on Sunday

Rice joins Alan Browne of Preston and Burnley’s Kevin Long as uncapped additions to the squad.

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