Declan Rice highlights set-piece improvement under Arteta and Jover
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 1:05 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Declan Rice emphasized the impact of Mikel Arteta and Nico Jover on his set-piece execution following England's 4-2 victory over Croatia. Rice contributed to England's dead-ball threats, with his corner leading to Harry Kane's goal. He noted Jover's role in enhancing his confidence and technique, allowing him to feel he can create opportunities consistently at set-pieces. Having become Arsenal's main set-piece taker in January 2024, Rice believes fans should be excited by England's potential from dead-ball situations.
- •Rice assisted a goal in England's 4-2 win over Croatia
- •He credited Arteta and Jover for his set-piece evolution
- •Rice feels confident in creating chances during set-pieces
- •He became Arsenal's main set-piece taker in January 2024
- •England supporters can look forward to more set-piece threats
- 1:05 PMYahoo Sports — Rice credits Arteta and Jover for set-piece transformation
"Rice believes supporters should be excited by England’s dead-ball threat after his delivery helped drive the 4-2 win over Croatia.Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesDeclan Rice says Mikel Arteta an...
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