On June 24th, according to English media reports, Rice defended his teammate Arnold in an interview.
When asked why the England team was using Arnold in midfield, Rice commented, “It’s funny, it really amuses me. Almost half the country was asking for Arnold to play in midfield. They wanted him there, and now they’re criticizing him. It doesn’t make sense, it’s ridiculous.”
“Arnold is one of the best, I’ve seen him in action with the England team and against Liverpool, his abilities are unmatched,” he added.
“I hope people don’t expect players to perform in positions they’re not accustomed to, and then criticize them when they have a couple of off games,” Rice concluded.
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