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Declan Rice: England have best penalty takers ever

Declan Rice: England have best penalty takers ever
Declan Rice: England have best penalty takers everIMAGN IMAGES via Reuters

Declan Rice believes England possess the strongest group of penalty takers in the nation's history as they prepare for their World Cup round of 32 clash with DR Congo.

The Arsenal midfielder said the squad is confident and fully prepared should the tie be decided by a shootout under head coach Thomas Tuchel. 

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Tuchel has also strengthened his options by selecting penalty specialist Ivan Toney, while Harry Kane remains the first-choice taker. 

“I look at this group now. I don't think there's a better crop of penalty takers that England have probably ever had to honest with you,” said Rice. 

“I look at Harry, I look at Ivan, I look at Marcus (Rashford), look at Anthony Gordon, (Bukayo) Saka, I can take one, Jude (Bellingham can)

“I can't go up to Kane and tell him about pens, because he is the best penalty taker. Everyone's mentality, we don’t have to say anything, it’s just relentless. Let’s hope the keepers can save a few.”

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