THE FUSE

When asked about the viral meme, Rice laughed off the suggestion that he is the sole architect of the team's spirit. "We’re so young and energetic that everyone [in the team] naturally jumps together," he said in an interview with Vogue. "So I wouldn’t say it’s just me, but yeah, people see I’m a fun guy." Former Arsenal star Alex Scott echoed this sentiment, stating, "Declan’s your ultimate leader. People respond to him. People listen to him. In any situation, he will have your back."