Now one of the world’s greatest central midfielders, it might come as a surprise that Declan Rice actually began his career as a defender.
Released by Chelsea at the age of fourteen, it took a move to the ‘Academy of Football’ and a change of position to set Declan on the path to stardom.
This is the astonishing story of how a boy from Kingston overcame rejection and heartbreaking defeats to become a Premier League Champion.
This book is part of Tales from the Pitch – our series of fast-moving fictionalised biographies of football’s top players and managers.
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The Breastest News Blog
"Read and enjoy. Read and learn. Inspire your own journey to greatness."
Armadillo Magazine
"A great gateway to story-telling for those who are reluctant to read for pleasure."
Parrot Street Book Club
"Perfect for my football-mad 9 year-old who is currently isolating and missing his matches."
Caroline Martin, Parent
"A great way to encourage your child to read by reliving the drama of exciting matches and getting to know current players."
The School Run
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