Gary Neville Suggests Declan Rice Isn’t as Effective as Thomas Partey at the Number 6 Position

Football icon and commentator Gary Neville has praised Ghanaian player Thomas Partey for his skills as a defensive midfielder while discussing England’s disappointing performance against Denmark.

England tied with Denmark 1-1 in their second match at the 2024 Euros, which led to criticism from fans. Neville, in his analysis on ITV, pointed out England’s struggle to initiate plays from the back.

He compared Declan Rice unfavorably to his Arsenal teammates Thomas Partey and Jorginho, suggesting that Rice isn’t as effective in the defensive midfield role.

Partey, who is in his last season of a five-year contract with Arsenal after transferring from Atletico Madrid, has also led Ghana’s national team to victories in the World Cup qualifiers.

England currently stands with four points in the Euros, having won against Serbia and drawn with Denmark, with their final group match against Slovenia upcoming.

@itvsport “He’s not good at playing there” Gary Neville believes Gareth Southgate needs to re-address Declan Rice’s position in the England team… #euro2024 #deneng #southgate #rice #england ♬ original sound – ITV Sport