Frank Lampard presents Declan Rice with bespoke Adidas boots to mark his 50th cap against Belgium......

Declan Rice

Frank Lampard presented Declan Rice with a specially crafted set of soccer shoes to commemorate his accomplishment of earning 50 international caps for England.

Since his inclusion in 2019, Rice, aged 25, has been a crucial member of England's national team managed by Gareth Southgate. He played a vital role in England's journey to the final of Euro 2020 and helped them reach the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Even though Southgate's team didn't have some of their usual players for the recent games against Brazil and Belgium, Rice was still able to play and he played all 90 minutes for both matches.

The football player from Arsenal was chosen to be the captain for the match against Domenico Tedesco's team on Tuesday. This decision was made because the usual captain, Harry Kane, couldn't play due to an injured ankle.

Rice was given the privilege of captaining the team during his 50th game representing England. In addition to this feat, the ex-West Ham captain was acknowledged in a different manner.

English football star Declan Rice received a specially designed pair of shoes from the legendary player of the sport, Frank Lampard.

Lampard gifted rice with personalized Adidas boots as a commemoration of his 50th cap for England.

Ex-England footballer Lampard, who netted 29 goals in 106 appearances for his country from 1999 to 2014, linked up with Rice, courtesy of Adidas, before the match and gifted him with a unique pair of boots.

The adidas Copa boot was created with the colours of England - red, white, and blue - and featured a unique message of celebrating 50 caps on the side. Additionally, the customized design showcased the national flag in a prominent way.

Upon giving Rice the boots, Lampard exchanged some words with the Arsenal player and commended him for achieving the feat.

He stated that Declan must not undervalue this accomplishment. He noted that every child who plays football imagines representing their nation, hence obtaining 50 caps is a remarkable feat.

I can't wait to find out what the summer holds for him and the youthful squad as they head to the Euros.

Rice repeated these ideas and further added: 'I feel incredibly proud to have achieved this milestone.

My loved ones are aware of how much representing my country signifies to me, thus reaching 50 appearances is extraordinary. I feel thrilled to showcase my brand-new football boots during the game in honor of this achievement.

Rice donned the custom-made boots while playing for England in their 2-2 tie against Belgium at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday.

The shoe featured the hues representative of England, namely red, white, and blue. On the side, a message denoting 50 caps was present. Moreover, the custom-made design also displayed the national flag.

During a conversation with Lampard, Rice expressed his disbelief at having played numerous matches for the English national team.

He said that he doesn't believe one ever anticipates achieving 50 caps. However, while participating and performing well, numerous elite players are available to be chosen. Therefore, you need to consistently be playing at your best every time you attend.

To establish oneself in a managerial position, trust must be earned. In the past five to six years, I have participated in nearly all of the set-ups. It will be an extraordinary accomplishment for me to reach my 50th cap.

It's unbelievable to have my own personalized boot. It's not something you would expect, especially for my 50th match. I'm speechless. Having your own signature boots is usually associated with Ballon d'Or winners, but I now have a pair of my own.

Rice participated in the entire 90-minute match where England faced off against Belgium and drew 2-2. Despite Belgium scoring twice, goals from Ivan Toney and Jude Bellingham helped England come back from behind twice. Youri Tielemans also scored twice for Belgium during the match, which took place at Wembley.

On Monday, Rice was chosen as the captain for England's game and he expressed how proud he was to lead his country. Prior to this, Rice played for the Republic of Ireland, where he went through their youth program, and he played three games there in 2018.

"I can't express how I feel," he stated while sitting next to Southgate during the media briefing.

Last evening, when Southgate informed me that I would be taking on the role of captain, I expressed my gratitude by embracing him and extending my hand for a shake.

Since I joined the team, he's been incredibly helpful to me. He's created a welcoming environment, and I've always felt at ease playing on his team.

Lampard - who has obtained 106 caps for England - praised the Arsenal player for his accomplishment.

Rice expressed his amazement at receiving a personalized boot in celebration of this significant achievement.

It's a great pleasure for me to walk out at Wembley in front of my loved ones and buddies for my 50th cap. I must say I have gained a lot of self-assurance over time.

To be frank, I'm lost for words at the moment.

After playing against Brazil and Belgium recently, the England team will be playing against Bosnia-Herzegovina and Iceland in two warm-up matches before the 2024 Euro tournament.

England's tournament journey begins on June 16th against Serbia. Denmark and Slovenia are also in the same group as England.

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