Declan Rice has said that there have been times during his England career that he headed into international breaks out of form.
Rice has become a mainstay in the Three Lions midfield, carrying his West Ham performances onto the international stage and helping Gareth Southgate's side to a FIFA World Cup semi-final and an UEFA European Championship final at Wembley Stadium.
To earn an England call-up means that a player is playing at the top of his game for his club and is deserving of the honour.