England vs Belgium: Southgate confirms player that will captain Three Lions

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England vs Belgium: Southgate confirms player that will captain Three Lions

England manager Gareth Southgate has confirmed that Declan Rice will captain the team for Tuesday’s international friendly against Belgium.

Rice played all 90 minutes as the Three Lions lost 1-0 to Brazil on Saturday.

The Arsenal midfielder will now lead the team out when they take on the Red Devils at Wembley.

The 25-year-old, who has become a key figure since making his debut in 2019, will also be winning his 50th cap for his country.

“It is a pinch-me moment, it will be an honour. I was absolutely lost for words when he [Gareth Southgate] said to me I was going to be captain,” he told the media.

He takes the captain’s armband, with Harry Kane and Kyle Walker out injured.