Declan Rice has the fans fuming after entering battle of words with England Legend Scholes, surprising another player Was dragged in
Football fans believe Declan Rice might have aimed a subtle dig at Paul Scholes following a comment Rice made on Bukayo Saka’s social media post. This speculation arises after England secured their place in the semi-finals of Euro 2024 by narrowly defeating Switzerland in a dramatic penalty shootout.
England’s path to the semi-finals was a nail-biting affair, with the match against Switzerland ending in a 5-3 penalty shootout victory. Key players like Cole Palmer, Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka, Ivan Toney, and Trent Alexander-Arnold successfully converted their spot-kicks. Meanwhile, England’s goalkeeper Jordan Pickford made a crucial save against Manuel Akanji’s penalty, despite being interrupted by the match referee from following his usual penalty-saving routine.
After this thrilling encounter, fans noted a strategic brilliance in England’s approach during the shootout. Despite this success, the team has faced significant criticism from various quarters, including from football pundits and former players.
Paul Scholes, the legendary Manchester United midfielder, has been particularly vocal in his critique of the current England squad. He has previously been critical of Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice and has often expressed his opinions on social media. Following England’s match, Scholes posted a series of comments on Instagram, particularly targeting Rice and offering advice on team selections.
In his Instagram story, Scholes wrote: “Mainoo will make you play, Foden and Bellingham will win you games, think forward and take fewer touches please Dec [Declan Rice]. Laters [kissing emoji].” He added, “Keep hearing drop Bellingham back next to Rice… p*** right off!!!” Furthermore, he criticized attempts to position Saka defensively, suggesting it was an Arsenal ploy to keep him in the team over other talents like Palmer.
Following these comments, fans believe Rice subtly responded to Scholes with a comment on Saka’s Instagram post. Rice’s comment simply read, “Blah Blah,” accompanied by a speaking head emoji. This brief remark has led many to think he was dismissing Scholes’ criticisms.
Arsenal supporters quickly rallied behind Rice, interpreting his comment as a retort to Scholes’ earlier statements. One fan on social media wrote: “100% Scholes he’s the only one that disrespected them both. Our fans saying it’s at wrighty don’t understand how much he loves Arsenal and Saka.” Another commented, “International failures like Scholes were telling them how to play,” while a third added, “Think they saw Scholes’ stories.”
Since Scholes’ critical remarks, England has progressed to the semi-finals of Euro 2024, moving one step closer to potentially lifting the trophy. The team’s resilience and ability to overcome criticism have been lauded by fans, who eagerly await their next challenge.