FIFA World Cup 2022: Teams must be beginning to worry us now, says England’s Declan Rice after Round Of 16 win

England midfielder Declan Rice has stated that groups ought to begin fearing the Three Lions after their efficiency towards Senegal on Sunday. England defeated Senegal 3-0 to progress to the quarterfinals of the World Cup.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Dec 5, 2022 16:01 IST

Rice stated that groups ought to begin fearing England (Courtesy: Reuters)

By India Today Web Desk: Declan Rice stated that England had silenced their critics through the World Cup and that groups ought to begin fearing them after their win over Senegal on Sunday.

Goals from Jordan Henderson, Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka helped the Three Lions to qualify to the quarterfinal spherical the place they may face France.

Speaking after the match, as quoted by the BBC, Rice stated that England does not get the credit score they deserve for his or her performances and stated they’ve been in a position to silence their critics within the World Cup.

Rice additionally stated that groups ought to begin fearing England forward of matches.

“I don’t think we get the credit we deserve in our performances,” stated Rice.

“If you look at other teams, like the Netherlands and Argentina, they win their games comfortably and they get called ‘masterclasses’.

“With us, it at all times will get picked off. The unfavorable issues at all times come that means. If you have a look at the final couple of video games, it has been faultless. I believe nations must be beginning to worry us now as a result of we’re a fantastic group.”

“Going into the match, there was loads of speak that we do not rating sufficient objectives. That’s one other one we have stored individuals quiet on,” added Rice.

“There was loads of scrutiny across the defence and conceding objectives, but it surely’s been stable. We’re going to maintain constructing and pushing.”

Talking about the quarterfinal clash against France and said that there is no point talking about the Senegal win if they aren’t able to beat the current World Champions.

“These are the video games we wish to play in. They solely come round as soon as. England versus France, quarter-final – it does not get larger than that,” he added.

“I’m positive the world will probably be watching. We actually wish to progress. There’s no level buzzing [about victory over Senegal] if we won’t push on and beat France.”

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Dec 5, 2022