Former France defender William Gallas believes West Ham United's Declan Rice is the future of the England national team but stopped short of calling him world class.
Rice started every game for Gareth Southgate's side in Qatar but was unable to help the Three Lions get past world champions France in last Saturday's 2-1 defeat in the quarter-finals.
The Hammers captain returns to east London with his reputation enhanced due to his combative performances in midfield as well as his ability to distribute the ball and keep things ticking over on the world's biggest stage.
