The armband was eventually given to Stones, as Rice felt that he deserved it. Post-match, Rice stated, “Kane tried to give me the armband but Stonesy is more senior and experienced than me. I just said to Harry, ‘Probably John deserves it more than me.

I said to give it to John.'” Rice added that there was no need to make it a bigger issue, emphasizing Stones’ seniority within the team. The former England Under-21 boss was also asked about Rice’s decision to pass on the armband, to which he responded, “I think John [Stones] was vice-captain so just out of respect with John coming on, he gave him the armband.”

Rice further explained his decision, revealing, “Obviously my grandparents are Irish and they’ve all passed away now. So I did not want to be disrespectful to them.” This sheds light on his personal reasons for declining the armband offer.

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