Leon Britton heaped praise on Declan Rice on social media by saying “Have to say Declan Rice positioning is
breaks up so many attacks and sets West Ham on there way. Plays with some maturity for his age”
When one follower suggested Rice could a Future Spurs player Britton responded on Twitter: “He wants to win things mate so I think he won’t go there”
The Swansea City player turned ambassador joined Arsenal’s academy aged just nine in 1991, but after seven years he chose to turn a professional contract down to move across London to West Ham in 1998. However, five years in east London failed to produce even one senior Hammers appearance. In his final year at West Ham, Britton joined Swansea on loan for the 2002-03 season and completed the move on a permanent basis at the end of his loan after being named Player of the Year with the Welsh side. Britton remained at Swansea until joining Sheffield United in 2010, but rejoined the Welsh side just a year later.
He has always had a soft spot for West Ham and is said to remain a big fan!