West Ham United won’t be too pleased with Geoff Hurst following latest Declan Rice comments

ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi

England legend Sir Geoff Hurst has strongly backed Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice to become the next permanent captain of the national team, drawing heavy comparisons to 1966 icon Bobby Moore.

West Ham United icon Sir Geoff Hurst has tipped former Hammers academy graduate Declan Rice to become the next captain of the England national team.

Speaking on the Dugout Debate, the 1966 World Cup hero praised the Arsenal midfielder’s elite leadership skills and commanding central presence, heavily comparing his competitive attitude to that of legendary former England skipper Bobby Moore.

The praise evokes complicated emotions for West Ham United supporters, who watched their former captain lift the Premier League trophy with Arsenal last month.

While fans retain immense pride in their academy graduate’s meteoric rise to international vice-captaincy, his success directly contrasts with the Hammers’ recent fortunes, following their devastating relegation to the EFL Championship at the end of May.

Kehinde-Hassan Afolabi is a football journalist whose deep tactical understanding of the game makes him a standout, captivating audiences across print, audio, and video. His poetic background brings a unique rhythm and depth to his work, seamlessly transforming analysis into artistry. With a knack for narration and research, he captures the drama of the game beyond tactics and statistics, making each piece of his; a compelling blend of insight and storytelling.

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