Declan Rice has admitted England are taking inspiration from the Lionesses’ Euro 2022 triumph as they search to get their palms on their very own silverware this summer time.

Gareth Southgate’s aspect will face Spain within the Euro 2024 closing on Sunday as they search to win their first trophy since 1966 and dwell as much as the legacy left behind by England Girls’s success simply two years in the past, when Sarina Wiegman’s squad noticed off Germany at Wembley to win the nation’s first main title in 56 years.

Having seen the likes of Leah Williamson and Beth Mead speaking in regards to the feeling of successful such a big trophy, Rice admitted he needs to share in that success.

“We noticed when the ladies gained it, what it meant to them and the nation,” Rice informed the media. “I am fortunate sufficient now to see lots the ladies within the Arsenal squad that gained it and to this present day they speak about it.

“That is what we wish now as a males’s crew. We wish to win, making the nation proud, make the followers proud and create our personal little little bit of historical past.”

Rice went on to thank England followers for his or her rising help within the aspect. A sequence of underwhelming performances early within the event threatened to bitter the temper however Three Lions followers are again on board after seeing actual enchancment towards each Switzerland and the Netherlands within the final two video games.

“After the group stage it was robust. The boos, individuals chucking stuff on the pitch,” Rice continued. “The way in which [Southgate] reacted with us after that, how calm he was even when he was feeling a unique method, he made us really feel calm.

“It felt like some individuals had been saying detrimental stuff for the sake of it. Now it is modified in a method, which is absolutely good. We respect everybody, all of the ex-players who’ve placed on an England shirt as a result of they’re a part of that historical past as nicely. 

“Now we’re feeling the love, feeling that confidence. Simply hold with us, another sport and hopefully we are able to do one thing particular and make recollections for you all ceaselessly.”

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