Declan Rice shortly put his World Cup disappointment behind him to attend his aspect’s mid-season pleasant towards London rivals Fulham at Craven Cottage on Saturday afternoon.
Nearly all of England’s World Cup stars returned to coaching this week, and though some – together with Kieran Trippier and Nick Pope for Newcastle – had been in motion for his or her golf equipment in mid-season friendlies, Rice settled for a spot within the stands.
And the Hammers midfielder took to Instagram to share his view of the sport together with his followers on Saturday afternoon in west London.
Declan Rice was in attendance at Craven Cottage after going to Qatar with England
‘Good to be again watching the boys,’ wrote the 23-year-old on Instagram, to the backdrop of Craven Cottage.
After beginning each considered one of his nation’s World Cup video games in Qatar, Rice isn’t anticipated to return to coaching till a minimum of December 20.
In accordance with the Customary, West Ham have given every of their stars concerned within the World Cup a 10-day break ranging from the day they had been knocked out of the match.
Carlos Vinicius gave the house aspect the lead simply earlier than half-time with a header from a Kenny Tete cross
Rice is subsequently anticipated to have one of many longest lay-offs of any participant from Gareth Southgate’s squad in Qatar.
Rice has made 15 appearances for the Hammers up to now this season within the Premier League, scoring as soon as and offering two additional assists.
And his aspect could maybe be wishing he was amongst their ranks on Saturday, as they had been held to a 1-1 draw by Fulham.
Jarrod Bowen equalised for the hammers after the break after Gianluca Scamacca was pressured off
Brazilian striker Carlos Vinicius headed the hosts into the lead simply earlier than half-time after a primary interval that noticed them dominate proceedings, going into the interval nicely value their lead.
Not lengthy into the second half, Jarrod Bowen managed to attract the guests degree once more having come shut simply moments earlier than, to punish a defensive error from Marco Silva’s aspect.
However the true blow got here within the type of an harm to summer season signing Gianluca Scamacca, who was changed early within the first half after a problem from ex-Hammer Issa Diop, with Michail Antonio neglected with a muscle pressure.
Gianluca Scamacca was taken off early on within the London derby after choosing up an harm
