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title: "West Ham United: Many fans left swooning over Declan Rice’s display"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Danny Lewis"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2019-09-23T19:50:39Z"
modified: "2019-09-23T19:50:39Z"
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# West Ham United: Many fans left swooning over Declan Rice’s display

**When Aaron Cresswell scored against Manchester United to put West Ham United 2-0 up, the delight Declan Rice was feeling was clear for all to see.**

He also showed how much he enjoyed the moment later on, when he posted about it on [**Twitter**](https://twitter.com/_DeclanRice/status/1175804330106064896):

> UNITED [@WestHam](https://twitter.com/WestHam?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/rP1ULz6lWu](https://t.co/rP1ULz6lWu)
>
> — Declan Rice (@\_DeclanRice) [September 22, 2019](https://twitter.com/_DeclanRice/status/1175804330106064896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

While the Hammers faithful were jubilant in their celebrations, judging by the replies, the goals weren’t all they seemed to enjoy of the game, as they were full of positive words for the England international about his performance.

The 20-year-old completed 97% of his passes during the game, with only one not reaching its target, while he also completed 1 dribble, as per [**WhoScored**](https://www.whoscored.com/Matches/1376008/Live/England-Premier-League-2019-2020-West-Ham-Manchester-United).

He also won his only aerial duel of the game, as well as successfully making [**1 tackle**](https://www.whoscored.com/Matches/1376008/Live/England-Premier-League-2019-2020-West-Ham-Manchester-United) during the 90 minutes he was on the pitch.

What has perhaps made this even sweeter, is that Rice has been linked with a move to Manchester United, as reported by [**The Express**](https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1175840/Manchester-United-Declan-Rice-January-Transfer-Raid).

A selection of Twitter reaction to the picture, including posts from swooning West Ham fans, can be seen below:

> Well played deccers keep it up
>
> — Joe (@JoeH\_Whu) [September 22, 2019](https://twitter.com/JoeH_Whu/status/1175804452865003520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Class yet again
>
> — will earle (@willearle\_) [September 22, 2019](https://twitter.com/willearle_/status/1175805925430648834?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Quality from our future captain.
>
> — Billy Bonds Claret & Blue Army (@Smackit0) [September 22, 2019](https://twitter.com/Smackit0/status/1175826073864552448?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Another unbelievable performance boss
>
> — Scott Venn (@ScottVenn) [September 22, 2019](https://twitter.com/ScottVenn/status/1175804686357676033?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Well played today Declan. Brilliant.
>
> — David Powell (@DavidPo19777840) [September 22, 2019](https://twitter.com/DavidPo19777840/status/1175804938896756743?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Incredible performance today dec
>
> — Ruby-mae (@PalesMae) [September 22, 2019](https://twitter.com/PalesMae/status/1175807848753897472?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

***West Ham fans, where would you rank Rice among your most important players? Join the discussion by commenting below…***