The English player Declan Rice said in a new interview that it’s “time” for them to win a big trophy before the European Championships next month. 

The star player at Arsenal has been in great shape since moving there from West Ham for £105 million last summer. He is seen as one of Gareth Southgate’s most important players as England try to make a run in Germany. 

Southgate’s team has a very good chance of winning the whole event. They came so close to winning it all in 2021 when they played Italy in the final at Wembley. 

In an interview with Men’s Health UK, Rice said that the team’s chance now, three years later, is even better. 

There are good players on our team, and everyone is in good shape. You need to believe you can win, Rice said. “I think this is our chance; now is the time.” What can you say as an excuse? 

We have a great manager and a great team behind the scenes. It’s a great group to leave with. This summer, we can do something cool.

Because of Rice’s chat, the midfielder makes the cover of the magazine. The 25-year-old looked completely at ease as he posed for many photos. 

He feels the same way about his high price tag. Rice said that he had “full confidence” that he would do well under Mikel Arteta when he booked his move from East London.  

“This person bought me for a lot of money,” Rice said. “I knew I was a good player.” I had complete faith that I could make a difference. 

The price is no longer being talked about. It was a lot of money, of course. The fans will decide if I’m right or wrong.

Rice says that his confidence is one of his best qualities. He also says, “You can do all the legwork and lift all the weights in the world, but you have to be mentally really strong.” Having faith is very important. 

“It’s important for me to get seven or eight out of ten every week.” How you think is very important. Eta, the boss of Arsenal, has talked to us about how our minds work. If you make a mistake or give the ball away and the other team scores, it’s easy to shut down. I used to focus on my mistakes, but now I know not to.

In the interview, Rice also revealed one of Arsenal’s best-kept food secrets: the pancakes that the club makes and that many of the players eat to stay energized.  

“I eat four pancakes before a game.” with honey or syrup on top. It’s the best thing ever, I swear. Rice said. 

“What is going on here?” I asked myself when I joined the club because I could see the Arsenal players eating them. But to be honest, it’s changed everything. 

If you ask me what’s in them or how they work scientifically, I have no idea. But they give me so much energy. That’s probably why I can move around the pitch so much.

When we play at 5:30 p.m., I might eat eight pancakes in one day. I’ll eat some for breakfast and more at 3:30 before the game.

Arteta’s team is in a very exciting title race with Manchester City, and it remains to be seen if the nutritional gains will be enough to make the difference on the last day of the season. 

Pep Guardiola’s team is now in a great situation to win a record-setting fourth straight Premier League title. However, if Arsenal beats Everton and Man City fails to beat West Ham, the Gunners could still win their first league title in 20 years. 

The members of Arsenal’s historic “Invincibles” team will be at the Emirates to celebrate their achievement. Arteta’s team will also be there to try to repeat their title-winning performance at home. 

Following their second-to-last win over Manchester United on Sunday, Arteta stated that they aimed to make it “the most beautiful day” for their fans. 

“It’s great to be in the title race, and every week you have to play your best,” Rice’s teammate Kai Havertz said. 

“It feels even better when you do it.” Anything is possible, but we only have one game, and the whole club needs to be behind us.