The England midfielder joined Arsenal from West Ham that summer for a record £105 million, beating Liverpool and Manchester clubs in the transfer race.
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Over the past two-and-a-half years, Rice has grown into one of England’s top players. Gerrard praised his compatriot’s development and current form, reflecting on the missed opportunity during his appearance on The Smith Brothers podcast.
"I think he’s really getting into that class where he’s becoming a world-class midfielder. He’s maybe one we should’ve tried to grab from West Ham, I don’t know whether we did but imagine him in this midfield now."