West Ham midfielder Declan Rice says skipper Mark Noble has been a big influence on his career.
When it comes to identifying midfielders who can influence the players – and the very club – around them, Rice could not ask for a better mentor.
“He's such a good people person," Rice says of Noble to whufc.com.
“Honestly, if Nobes weren't around, I don't think I would have been as successful as I've been at West Ham.
“You can speak to him about anything and if I do something wrong, even in training, he will tell me straight away. It makes me think, 'Wow, he's still on me'.
“He teaches me how to be a good person around the place, how to be with the lads, and if anything needs to be said in the changing room, you've got to say it. I feel like I couldn't have had anyone better to guide me through."
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