Declan Rice, the Arsenal midfielder, has openly expressed his desire to assume the captaincy role at the club in the event of any changes affecting current skipper Martin Odegaard.
Having had a remarkably successful debut season at the Emirates since his £105 million transfer from West Ham in the summer, Rice has made his aspirations known.
The 25-year-old was captain of the Hammers and is set to wear the armband for England when they play Belgium in a friendly on Tuesday.
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Ahead of the game, he told reporters: “having 10 years at West Ham shaped me into the person I am today.
“When I got to captain West Ham, I was growing in confidence and as a leader. I still see myself going that way.
“There is Martin Odegaard at my club. I’m not thinking about it, but if anything were to ever happen to him, I really would love to put the armband on for Arsenal.”
