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Frank Lampard Presents Declan Rice with Custom Adidas Boots to Celebrate His 50th England Cap

Entertainment — 03/31/2024

England hero Frank Lampard presented Declan Rice with a special pair of boots to commemorate his 50th cap for the national team. Rice, 25, has been a key player for Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions since his debut in 2019, playing a significant role in their Euro 2020 final appearance and the quarterfinals of the Qatar 2022 World Cup.

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During the recent international break, Rice played the full 90 minutes in England’s friendlies against Brazil and Belgium. He even captained the team in the absence of regular skipper Harry Kane. To honor Rice’s achievement, Lampard, a former England midfielder himself, visited him before the game and gifted him unique Adidas boots.

Rice also outlined his disbelief at having a special boot created for him to mark this milestone

The bespoke boots featured the colors of England (red, white, and blue) and had a “50 caps” message on the side. The design also included the national flag. After handing over the boots, Lampard praised Rice for his remarkable accomplishment, emphasizing the significance of representing one’s country. Rice expressed his gratitude and excitement to wear the boots on the field.

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Rice admitted his surprise at reaching 50 caps and acknowledged the competition within the squad. He spoke about the trust he had earned from the managers over the years and considered the milestone a significant achievement. Having a custom boot made specifically for his 50th cap left Rice аmаzed and humbled.

Rice wore the bespoke boots during England's 2-2 draw with Belgium at Wembley on Tuesday

In England’s match against Belgium, Rice played the full game as the team secured a 2-2 draw. Lampard, who earned 106 caps for England, applauded Rice for his achievement. Rice expressed his disbelief at having a boot created to mark the milestone, considering it an incredible honor.

The Arsenal midfielder, who previously represented the Republic of Ireland’s youth system, described it as a privilege to captain his country. Rice expressed his gratitude to Southgate for believing in him and creating a comfortable environment within the team. He felt honored to play his 50th cap at Wembley Stadium, in front of his family and friends.

England’s preparations for Euro 2024 include upcoming friendlies against Bosnia-Herzegovina and Iceland in June. Their tournament group consists of Serbia, Denmark, and Slovenia.