Declan Rice Quotes

I've said all along from day one centre-back is the position I feel most comfortable in but if I'm asked to play right-back or midfield I'll go and do a job there.

I could play anywhere. I played everywhere on the pitch for United, apart from No. 9 or keeper.

As a youngster as I was a centre-half, I liked being on the ball and coming out from the back. I took chances so I got put in midfield and then I was playing all over the pitch so adjusted wherever I needed to play.

I like centre-half, but I can play centre-mid as well.

It's not like I am going to Barcelona as a tourist who is there to watch Messi in action. I am not going to say that I will bench Busquets or anything! But I think I have a good chance of getting plenty of minutes.

Central midfield has been my main position, but I'll play wherever the gaffer wants me.

The best corners can play everywhere.

For me it's best to play midfield but if the team needs it, I can play anywhere.

I'm a centre forward, and that is my preferred position. But I'll play on the wing or in midfield, wherever the manager wants me to play.

There have been a lot of French midfielders at Chelsea, but they did it their way and I do it my way and I hope I can do good things at Chelsea.

I feel comfortable in the playmaker role, but I can play on the left, on the right, and even pivot.

I can play left-back; I can play in midfield or on the left or right wings.

I actually prefer playing as a left winger rather than a striker, but I just want to be very clear that I'm willing to play in either position.

I like playing deeper, but I'm not Casemiro.

I don't care if I play on the wing or in the middle. There is no difference.

I'll play where the gaffer decides: in the middle, on the right, or on the left.

Being a left back is a very important role, I'm happy to play there. Every time I get the call for the national team or Bayern to play left back, I'm willing to do it.

It's helped to develop me on the pitch, knowing all the positions, but also it's a good asset to have, that versatility. I'm able to move if I'm needed.

If I have to play at center back, I'll do it without any problems.

I can play either in the centre or wide. I can do whatever the manager thinks is best for the team.

I've always seen myself as a midfielder but wherever I'm being told to play in the middle or somewhere, I will always give my best.

My best position is in the middle, and if I am asked to play there, I can do it.

I wasn't skilful at all... but I'm not saying I was that bad either! I used to take my chances. I was more of a midfielder and therefore a weird striker.

I can play as a No. 8, a No. 10, out wide. Wherever I play, I'll be happy, I'm sure.

I can play in any position except goalkeeper.