Declan Rice is relishing the chance to build a partnership with Jude Bellingham in England’s midfield, insisting there is no ceiling to the 19-year-old’s potential.
This has been a camp with many challenges for Gareth Southgate but the undoubted triumph was the progress of Bellingham, whose performances against Italy and Germany have likely guaranteed a starting place against Iran on November 21.
Rice, West Ham’s driving force, is a naturally enthusiastic talker but there was a different tone when discussing Bellingham.
The Borussia Dortmund man made a deep impression on the squad — many say a sign of his maturity comes from how he is speaking to different players rather than those of his own age.