Rice make your mind up time may be just four days away

Gareth Southgate’s No 2 Steve Holland was at the London Stadium on Saturday casting his eye over Declan Rice, although he must also have also been impressed with skipper Mark Noble!

Southgate is known to want Rice as part of his England set up and with his next squad being named on Thursday it seems ‘make your mind up time’ is very close for our brilliant midfielder/defender.

He could hardly have been more impressive against Manchester United where he totally neutralised Paul Pogba and the England gig looks there for the taking if he wants it.

He has played in three Republic of Ireland friendlies but remains eligible for the Three Lions and should he make England his choice then he could easily be named on Thursday.

Southgate loves the versatility he can bring to the team at the back of in midfield plus his ability to play on both sides.

It’s a big moment in the lad’s life – we hope he’s getting the right advice!!!