Former England and Manchester United defender Paul Parker has said that West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice should be one of the first names on the Three Lions’ team sheet.
West-Ham born ex-defender Parker, who played 19 times for England between 1989 and 1994, has given his verdict on England’s best players ahead of their second World Cup Group B game on Tuesday against Wales.
Speaking on the quality of midfielder and Hammers captain Rice, as well as Borussia Dortmund teenager Jude Bellingham, Parker said that the duo, who partnered each other in the 6-2 win over Iran on Monday, should be among the first two names on Gareth Southgate’s team sheet.
