Declan Rice has revealed what Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said to him after England’s semi-final win over Switzerland.
After a rollercoaster tournament in Germany, Gareth Southgate’s men are preparing to take on an in-form Spain side in the European Championship final on Sunday night.
After three years of losing on penalties in Italy, England fans will be hoping they can break out of the international competition.
But while many would argue that the Three Lions were lucky to reach the final, the same cannot be said for Luis de la Fuente’s side who knocked out the likes of Germany and Spain in their victory.
The main battle between the two sides will take place in the middle of the park with club rivals Rice and Rodri facing off again.
The Arsenal midfielder played a key role in his side’s semi-final victory over Switzerland and was asked about Arteta’s reaction to the win.
Despite being from Spain, Rice revealed that Arteta expressed nothing but joy at England’s progress to the final.
“Then he texted me one night saying ‘VAMOS!’ when we got to the finals” he told talkSPORT.
“So, I’m sure you’re going to split up, obviously you have boys [Arsenal] a group that is clearly British again.”
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