D. Rice commented on why the England team looks great in the championships.

2026-05-16 07:51 © scanpix

London's Arsenal club and England national team's midfielder Declan Rice commented on the special bond among the players of this country:

"Whether on social media or in real life, you can notice that there is a connection among us.

It's clear that you hear the older generation talking about how they struggled to connect and build a bond while playing together."

"I think that's why we've been doing so well with the England national team over the last few years, because we are close both on and off the pitch.

Football is no longer what it used to be. Many players have best friends from rival teams and spend a lot of time with them.

We all get along in the 'Three Lions' team. We always look forward to meetings. It’s a great place."

The England national team finished in second place at the 2020 and 2024 European Championships.

In the 2022 World Cup, the English lost to France in the quarter-finals.

The 'Three Lions' will face the national teams of Croatia, Ghana, and Panama in one group.