'An impressive performance from an impressive young man' - Martin O'Neill on Declan Rice
Martin O'Neill hailed teenager Declan Rice after watching him turn in an assured display on his senior Republic of Ireland debut in Turkey.
The 19-year-old West Ham defender started at the back and later moved into midfield as Ireland lost 1-0 in Antalya, and looked at home in both roles.
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