Martin Odegaard admits Declan Rice is proving his worth at Arsenal

Arsenal skipper has been impressed with Declan Rice.

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard admits his “amazing” midfield partner Declan Rice is already proving his worth. He was impressed after making into the Champions League knockout stages.

The Englishman was a £105million summer signing from West Ham. Rice was the standout performer in Arsenal’s emphatic 6-0 win against Lens. The North London club secured top spot in Group B.

Arsenal skipper has been impressed with the instant impact and consistency of his 24-year-old team-mate. He said, “It’s brilliant – I think he’s been amazing since he came here,” the Norway international said of Rice.

“Every game he’s showing his qualities. He’s a great player, a great guy, so a great addition to the squad.”

Odegaard says Arsenal are constantly striving to produce statement performances. He added, “Every time we play we want to send a message.”

“Of course, we want to win every time we play and we want to put on performances like this.

“The way we started the game was brilliant. We had complete control of the game with the ball. We played with a really high rhythm and intensity and we were effective in front of goal.

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