Declan Rice Insists England Excel at Penalties

Declan Rice says England have the best penalty takers at the World Cup.

He scored in the Champions League final shoot-out and would happily volunteer again.

Rice believes Ivan Toney, Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka, Jude Bellingham, and Anthony Gordon are strong takers who will give England an edge if their knock-out ties go to penalties.

Kane's repetition and process before the game are incredible, says Rice, and he has no doubt in his mind where he will place the ball.

Rice feels that with the current balls, if you hit the penalty hard and well, it's tough for keepers to save, especially if you put it in the corners.

Rice has gained confidence from the spot, even after Arsenal's heartbreak when they lost to Paris Saint Germain in Budapest.

He added that he has never been the strongest penalty-taker but feels more confident now.

Rice scored a penalty against Palace earlier in the season and felt nervous, but he didn't feel as nervous when he took a penalty in the Champions League final.

Rice's experience in the Champions League final shoot-out will help England if they face a penalty shootout in the World Cup.

He has studied the keepers and has a process that gives him confidence in his penalty taking.

On the World Cup, Rice says England are fully prepared for any eventuality, including penalty shootouts.

He believes the team has real strong takers who will give them an edge if any of their knock-out ties go to penalties.

Rice thinks that with the current players, England have probably the best crop of penalty takers they have ever had.