Kieran Trippier believes England teammate Declan Rice is better than Thomas Partey and Casemiro, as the West Ham star continues to be the subject of major transfer interest.
Rice, 24, is expected to the leave the Hammers in the summer after admitting he wants to play Champions League football in the near future. West Ham, who are in a relegation battle, cannot offer that, with Manchester United and Arsenal, as well as long-time suitors Chelsea, on red alert.
Ghana international Partey and Brazil star Casemiro have both received praise this season due to their performances for Arsenal and United respectively, but Newcastle ace Trippier thinks Rice is better than both - and is now firmly entrenched among the world's best midfielders.
