Declan Rice serenaded by Arsenal team-mates in dressing room after England star’s late winner in Luton clash
DECLAN RICE was serenaded by his Arsenal team-mates following his last-gasp winner against Luton Town.
The England international popped up at the crucial moment to head home and help the Gunners to a 4-3 win at Kenilworth Road.
Rice, 24, joined Arsenal in the summer in a £105million move from London rivals West Ham,
The midfielder headed past Thomas Kaminski with practically the last touch of the game.
The match had been a thriller and had looked set to end 3-3 after a brave performance from the Hatters.
Rice’s goal sparked wild celebrations from Arsenal which reportedly continued into the dressing room.
The Daily Mail have claimed that the former Hammer was serenaded with the Vanilla Ice song Ice Ice Baby by his team-mates.
The tune has often been sung about Rice, thanks to it rhyming with his name.
Rice initiated the song during an appearance on Sky’s A League Of Their Own.
Rice also starred in a Muller Yoghurt advert campaign with the slogan being ‘Rice Rice Baby’.
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After scoring the goal, Arsenal fans also went crazy as one smashed into the advertising boards during their jubilations.
Arsenal legend Ian Wright also enjoyed the goal as he trolled Tottenham star James Maddison during his excitement.
Manager Mikel Arteta also enjoyed the goal. However, his celebrations saw him booked and handed with a touchline ban.
The Spaniard hailed Rice in his post-match press conference.
He said: “He had an incredible game again.
“The leadership, the quality that he’s showing every week and every game.
“He’s getting better and better and then he has this capacity when he goes in the opponent’s box, he’s got that smell and ability to put the ball in the back of the net.”
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