Declan Rice to captain England against Belgium on his 50th appearance

“Fifty caps, it is a pinch me moment, it will be an honour. On my 50th cap, to walk out at Wembley in front of my family and friends, it is a great honour, I’m a bit speechless.”
Declan Rice to captain England against Belgium on his 50th appearance

Declan Rice will captain England against Belgium (Mike Egerton/PA)

Declan Rice will enjoy a “pinch me” moment when he captains England on his 50th appearance for his country in Tuesday night’s friendly against Belgium.

The 25-year-old is set to start in midfield at Wembley to reach the milestone for his country.

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