He’s amazing – Martin Odegaard hails ‘brilliant’ Declan Rice impact at Arsenal

'It’s brilliant – I think he’s been amazing since he came here,' the Norway international said of Rice.

Martin Odegaard, left, hailed Declan Rice as an ‘amazing’ addition to the Arsenal squad (Robbie Stephenson/PA)

Martin Odegaard believes his “amazing” midfield partner Declan Rice is already proving his worth after Arsenal eased into the Champions League knockout stages.

England international Rice, a £105million summer signing from West Ham, was among a host of standout performers as the Gunners secured top spot in Group B with a 6-0 demolition of French club Lens.