LANKENHAIN, Germany - So, England's about to throw down with the Netherlands in the Euro 2024 semi-final, and you know who's just chilling like it's NBD? That's right, Declan Rice. This Arsenal star is basically the team's cool-headed rock, keeping everyone else steady even though they've had a bit of a bumpy ride to get this far.
Dec talked to England's Lions' Den show like it's no biggie, saying, "It's all just part of the job, really. I don't let the pressure get to me. It's another soccer game, just a bigger one. We're all here because we're good at this, so let's just do our thing and may the best team win." So, he's not freaking out about playing in the semi-final, just treating it like any other game.
Look, the Dutch are no joke, but Dec's all, "We're here for the same reason, so let's just play." And he's got a point, both teams earned their spot. The guy's been running circles around the field in this tournament, logging in a crazy 63.9 km (about 39.7 miles) in just five games. He's like a ninja with his tackles and getting the ball back. It's wild.
But when you ask him about it, he's all, "This is what we do, man. 90 minutes of soccer is just another day at the office." He's keeping it real and keeping it cool.
So, as everyone's getting hyped for this massive game, Declan Rice is out here being the ultimate chill pill. He's all about keeping his head down and playing his heart out, like he's been doing all along. And if they keep it up with this kind of vibe, who knows? Maybe England will finally snag that Euro 2024 trophy. Fingers crossed, right?
