West Ham captain Declan Rice has returned to coaching following England’s quarter-final exit on the World Cup, as David Moyes’ aspect put together for a Boxing Day conflict with Premier League leaders Arsenal.
Rice featured in all 5 of England’s matches in Qatar, with the Three Lions’ marketing campaign ending in a 2-1 quarter-final loss to France.
The 23-year-old was granted 10-days off by West Ham following his exploits on the World Cup.
Declan Rice has returned to West Ham coaching forward the Premier League season resuming
West Ham will hope Rice will probably be prepared to begin on Boxing Day in opposition to leaders Arsenal
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.
The midfielder had been in attendance for the mid-season pleasant in opposition to London rivals Fulham at Craven Cottage on Saturday afternoon.
Brazil star Lucas Paqueta has additionally rejoined the West Ham squad within the build-up to the packed Christmas schedule.
West Ham captain Rice began all 5 of England’s matches on the World Cup in Qatar
The Hammers will hope each Rice and Paqueta hit the bottom operating forward of their Premier League return.
Moyes’ aspect will return to motion will a troublesome away match in opposition to Arsenal on Boxing Day, with the Gunners at the moment 5 factors clear on the prime of the Premier League desk.
West Ham will hope for a a lot improved second half of the Premier League season, having entered the break in sixteenth place.
Solely 4 wins of their opening 15 matches have seen West Ham lie one level above the relegation zone.
