Declan Rice has revealed how he suffered a crisis of confidence after featuring for West Ham in their opening day defeat to Liverpool.
Despite his tender years, Rice has become irreplaceable at the heart of the West Ham midfield this season, making 30 appearances in all competitions and, after he recently decided to represent England, is in contention for a call-up to Gareth Southgate's next senior squad.
However, the 20-year-old has admitted that he was full of self-doubt after he was part of a West Ham side that was dismantled 4-0 on the opening day of the season.