“I wish my team had gone for him. His quality is just over the top and he’s definitely the center piece of their team. We have to try to convince him to join us.I strongly dislike seeing him in an Arsenal shirt” – A competitor pays the highest compliment to a standout Gunners player.

Tottenham’s James Maddison commends England teammate Declan Rice for his quality but expresses frustration that Rice plays for Arsenal, Tottenham’s north London rivals.

Rice’s move from West Ham to Arsenal and Maddison’s transfer from Leicester City to Tottenham have added excitement to England’s prospects at Euro 2024.

While it would be intriguing for them to team up at the club level, such transfers between Arsenal and Tottenham are rare, and past instances, like Sol Campbell’s move, were met with significant fan reactions.

Maddison expresses frustration that Rice plays for Arsenal but acknowledges his outstanding qualities during England training.

Maddison admires Rice’s technical prowess, especially in passing drills, and considers him a top-notch player despite the rivalry between their respective clubs