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Jack’s backing
Former Arsenal and England midfielder Jack Wilshere has urged Declan Rice to join the Gunners.
Rice is under contract at West Ham until 2024 but is subject to much transfer speculation with the Hammers in the Premier League relegation zone.
The 24-year-old has excelled in East London and at international level and now Wilshere believes it is time for him to make a step up.
Wilshere, 31, said: “I have had conversations with Dec and told him what he is doing is unbelievable, he is captain of a big Premier League club and is always learning.
“You have to be respectful to West Ham, that is his club, but his future is in his hands and it’s very exciting for him because he’s got everything with him now and he’s picking up more and more, he’s growing into this man who could play anywhere.
“I’m looking forward to wherever he goes. I hope it is Arsenal, it would be a massive signing and a perfect fit.
“If I’m talking from a selfish point of view, in North London, I think he would be very good under Mikel [Arteta]’s watch.”
Buzzing Bee
Brentford striker Ivan Toney hopes he has done enough to earn further opportunities with England after making his international debut.
Toney replaced Harry Kane inside the final 10 minutes at Wembley as the Three Lions secured a 2-0 victory over Ukraine.
And having had his first taste of action under manager Gareth Southgate, the 27-year-old is eager for more.
He said: “Three of four years ago I was fighting for promotion at Peterborough and now I’m making my cap for England.
“It’s been a massive, long journey but to finally get my first England cap is a massive achievement. The hard work starts now.
“I hope I keep performing and keep myself in and around the mix.
“There are other strikers around the Premier League that are doing well as well. I’ve just got to keep doing me and hopefully it’s enough.”
No stopping Saka
Ukraine captain Oleksandr Zinchenko lauded Arsenal team-mate Bukayo Saka for his display on Sunday afternoon.
Saka teed up Harry Kane for England’s opener before bagging his eighth international goal with a sweet left-footed strike from the edge of the area to wrap up the points.
Zinchenko and Saka will return to domestic duties when the table-topping Gunners host Leeds on Saturday.
The 26-year-old defender said: “He is an amazing player, we know that.
“He is on fire at the moment, there are no friends on the pitch and unfortunately he beat me.
“In these kind of games, big players decide the game.
“I hope he is on this form for the rest of the season because he is such an important player for Arsenal as we have 10 more finals to go.”
