Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has revealed that the freedom granted by both Mikel Arteta and Thomas Tuchel is making him feel 'unstoppable'. Rice captained England in a friendly against Wales on Thursday night, impressing in a 3-0 win at Wembley.
The 25-year-old has been in fine form for Arsenal this season and attributes this to a tweak in his role under Arteta. 'I can play No6 or No8,' said Rice. 'I think now I am more of a box-to-box No8. The manager has adjusted my position at Arsenal a bit this year, given me a bit more freedom to drop deep but also get in the box when I can.'
Rice also praised Tuchel for affording him similar freedom with England. 'It is the same with Thomas. I think that really suits me on that left side of midfield. Being able to get back, being an all-round action midfielder is what I want to be and I am just enjoying my football.'
The midfielder has formed a strong partnership with Elliot Anderson in the England midfield, allowing him to push forward. 'We have built up a really strong relationship in midfield,' Rice said. 'He is letting me go forward a little bit more. We are building a nice little partnership.'
Rice ended last season strongly and feels his form has picked up after a slow start to this campaign. 'I feel really strong. I feel fit, really confident in my game and hopefully the only way is up from here for England and Arsenal.'
