Manuel Pellegrini backs West Ham’s Declan Rice to make mark with England

• Player eligible to switch despite three Republic of Ireland caps
• Pellgrini says: ‘I think he is able to take that challenge’

Manuel Pellegrini believes Declan Rice is good enough to make his mark at international level with England. The 19-year-old West Ham United defender, who can also play as a holding midfielder, has three senior caps for the Republic of Ireland.

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