Declan Rice, the cover star for Men’s Health, gives a rallying call for England ahead of Euro 2024 and divulges the unexpected dietary key to Arsenal’s success

In a recent interview, Declan Rice declared that, in front of the European Championships next month, it is England’s ‘turn’ to win a big title.  Since joining Arsenal for £105 million from West Ham last summer, the player has been on a roll and is seen as one of Gareth Southgate’s mainstays as England looks to contend in Germany.  After coming agonizingly near to defeating Italy in the 2021 final at Wembley, Southgate’s team is strongly favored to win the tournament. 

However, Rice stated in an interview with Me𝚗’s Health UK that the team’s potential three years later is even more remarkable.  “You need to back yourself to win, especially with the team and players we have and everyone in form playing well,” Rice stated. It’s time, in my opinion, and now is our chance. What justifications do you have? 

The Arsenal midfielder talked up England's chances of triumphing at this year's EurosThe Arsenal midfielder talked up England’s chances of triumphing at this year’s EurosDeclan Rice donned an array of eyecatching outfits as he posed for the cover of Men's Health

“They are a great group to travel with, and we have a great manager and great staff behind the scenes.” This summer, we can accomplish something truly remarkable.

The midfield player, who is 25 years old, looked completely at ease as he posed for a number of photos. Rice’s interview appears on the magazine’s cover.

Similar to how he feels about his high transfer fee, Rice stated that he booked his transfer from east London with “complete confidence” that he will succeed under Mikel Arteta.  

The 25-year-old's retro photoshoot also saw him discuss the weight of his £105m price tag

Rice went on, “I got bought for a big amount of money.” I was aware of my skill as a player. I was completely certain that I could have an effect. 

“People no longer discuss the price.” It was a large sum of money, of course. The fans will decide if I can justify it.

“You can do all the gym work in the world, lift all the weights, do all the legwork, but you have to be mentally really strong,” says Rice, who views confidence as one of his greatest strengths. Self-assurance is really crucial. 

For me, the most important thing is to regularly score seven or eight out of ten each week. The mind is very significant. We have heard from Arsenal’s manager, Arteta, on the functioning of our minds. Making a poor pass or giving up the ball and allowing the opposition to score makes it simple to withdrаw inside yourself. Still, I’ve learnt to move on from my errors. 

Rice also revealed one nutritional secret fuelling Arsenal's impressive Premier League title tilt

In the interview, Rice also revealed one of Arsenal’s best-kept dietary secrets: the pancakes the team makes, which the midfielder says a lot of players eat to stay energized.

Before a game, I eat four pancakes. drenched in honey or syrup. It really is the best thing, I promise to God. Rice took note.

“What is going on here?” was the first thing that sprang to mind when I saw the Arsenal players eating them when I first joined the club. To be honest though, it has changed the game. 

I have no idea how they work scientifically or what’s in them, but they really do give me a huge energy boost. That, in my opinion, explains why I can float around the pitch so much.

At times, when we perform at 5:30 p.m., I might consume up to eight pancakes in a day. Before we play, I’ll have some more at 3.30 p.m. after breakfast.

As Arteta’s team’s fascinating title race with Manchester City comes to a close, it remаins to be seen if nutritional gains will be sufficient to prove the difference on the last day of the season. 

The players under Pep Guardiola are currently favorites to win the Premier League for a record-breаking fourth time in a row, but if Man City loses to West Ham and Arsenal defeats Everton, the Gunners still have a chance to win the league for the first time in twenty years.  

Southgate will reveal his 26-man squad to travel to Germany next month on Tuesday

Members of Arsenal’s historic Invincibles team will be present at the Emirates to celebrate their historic victory and to watch Arteta’s team repeat their title-winning performance at home. 

After their last victory over Manchester United on Sunday, Arteta stated that their goal was to give their fans “the most beautiful day.” 

Rice’s teammate Kai Havertz said, “It is so nice to be in the (title) race and every week you have to play at your best.” 

It feels even better once you’ve done it. Everything is conceivable as long as the entire club is behind us in this one game.