West Ham boss David Moyes says captain Declan Rice still has to ‘earn the respect’ from team-mates off the pitch to emulate his predecessor Mark Noble.
Moyes, who side face Fulham on Sunday, acknowledges the 23-year-old has ‘big boots to fill’, as former captain Noble racked up 550 appearances before retiring at the end of last season.
‘Dec has been our leader on the pitch for the last year or two,’ Moyes said. ‘His performances have been second to none.
Declan Rice has 'big boots to fill' after taking over from Mark Noble as West Ham captain
'His commitment, he wants to play the games and wants to get better.