West Ham teenager called up to Ireland squad

It’s another landmark on a dream week for Rice.

West Ham teenager Declan Rice has been called-up to Martin O’Neill’s now-39-man squad for the Republic of Ireland’s upcoming three-match schedule, writes Stephen Barry.

The 18-year-old Londoner qualifies to represent Ireland through the grandparent rule and has played at underage level for the boys in green, winning the U17 International Player of the Year award in March.