'Nowhere near the level' - Arsenal star Declan Rice admits heartbreak of Euro 2024 final defeat made last season 'really, really hard'

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has publicly discussed the significant mental and physical impact he experienced following England's defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final, describing the loss as heartbreaking.

Despite the profound disappointment from the final, Rice states he has now moved past that setback. He is focused on the future and has declared his intention to strive for his absolute maximum performance level for both his club, Arsenal, and the England national team over the next year.