Declan Rice Talks About England and the World Cup

May 15, 2026, 14:57
EuropeSports

Introduction

Declan Rice is a football player for Arsenal and England. He talked about the World Cup.

Main Body

England wants to win the World Cup. This is a big goal. Many people talk about the team. Rice says players must stay calm and not listen to the noise. Rice says the players are now very good friends. In the past, players from different clubs did not like each other. Now, the players help each other and work together. Rice also plays for Arsenal. His team wants to win two big trophies. They must win their next games against Burnley and Crystal Palace.

Conclusion

England plays Croatia on June 17 in Texas.

Learning

💡 The 'Change' Pattern

Notice how the story tells us about before and now. This is a great way to move to A2 English by comparing two different times.

The Pattern:

  • Past: "In the past, players... did not like each other."
  • Present: "Now, the players help each other."

How to use it: Use "In the past" for old things and "Now" for things happening today.

Simple Examples:

  • In the past, I lived in a small house →\rightarrow Now, I live in a big city.
  • In the past, I didn't speak English →\rightarrow Now, I study English.

🛠️ Useful Word: "MUST"

In the text, Rice says players "must stay calm."

Use Must when something is 100% necessary. No choice!

  • Football: Players must play fair.
  • Study: Students must read the book.
  • Life: We must drink water.

Vocabulary Learning

football (n.)
a sport played with a ball
Example:I like to play football with my friends.
player (n.)
a person who plays a sport
Example:The player scored a goal.
team (n.)
a group of people who play together
Example:Our team won the match.
goal (n.)
the target to score in a game
Example:He kicked the ball into the goal.
big (adj.)
large in size or importance
Example:It was a big surprise.
many (adj.)
a large number of
Example:Many people came to the event.
people (n.)
human beings
Example:The people were cheering.
must (modal)
it is necessary to do something
Example:You must finish your homework.
stay (v.)
remain in the same place
Example:Please stay here until I return.
calm (adj.)
not worried or upset
Example:She remained calm during the test.
listen (v.)
pay attention to sound
Example:Please listen to the teacher.
noise (n.)
sound that is loud or unwanted
Example:The noise from the street was loud.