Rice blooding

DECLAN HAS AN EYE FOR DETAIL

- JOHN CROSS

DECLAN RICE insists there is much more to come from him in an Arsenal shirt.

The England midfielder, Arsenal's record £105m summer buy, has worked under experienced managers such as David Moyes and Gareth Southgate.

But Rice reveals he is still learning, still adapting and improving under his new boss, Mikel Arteta (inset).

The 24-year-old has already proved to be a brilliant and versatile player who can fill various roles and listen to instructions and tactical plans.

But Arteta's level of detail and planning is next level and pushes even the most experienced of players.

That is why there was so much frustration around Jurrien Timber's injury, because of all the summer signings, the £40m Holland defender was the one who "got it" really quickly.

Kai Havertz, a hugely talented and technical player, is also adapting to his role in the team, illustrating that even for a Germany international and Champions League winner, it can take time.