Declan Rice received a pair of custom made boots from Frank Lampard, an English icon, in honor of reaching 50 caps for his country.

Rice, 25, has been a vital component of Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions squad since making his debut in 2019. His contribution to England’s success in the Euro 2020 final and the World Cup quarterfinals in Qatar in 2022 was significant.

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England icon Frank Lampard gave Declan Rice a pair of specially crafted boots.

Lampard handed Rice the bespoke Adidas boots to mark his 50th cap for the Three Lions.

Despite the team’s multiple absences, Rice was available and participated for the full ninety minutes in both of Southgate’s squad’s friendlies against Brazil and Belgium this past week.

Southgate even gave the Arsenal player the skipper’s armband for Tuesday’s game against Domenico Tedesco’s squad, with normal captain Harry Kane sidelined due to an ankle injury.

The former West Ham captain, Rice, was rewarded for his achievement in addition to being offered the chance to skipper the team for his 50th England appearance.

Before the match, Rice was visited by former England midfielder Lampard, who scored 29 goals in 106 appearances for his country between 1999 and 2014, in association with Adidas, to give him a unique pair of boots.

Rice wore the bespoke boots during England’s 2-2 draw with Belgium at Wembley on Tuesday

The boot had the national flag splashed across the custom design, along with the English colors of red, white, and blue with a 50 caps inscription on the side.

The English colors of red, white, and blue were combined with a special 50 caps phrase on the side to create the custom adidas Copa boot design, which also included the national flag embossed on it.

After handing Rice the boots, Lampard had a little conversation with the Arsenal player and gave him kudos for pulling off the victory.

He said that Declan shouldn’t undervalue this achievement. “Playing for your country is the goal of every young football player, so earning 50 caps is a truly remarkable achievement.”

“As they get ready for the Euros, I’m excited to see what the summer holds for him and this young team.”

Echoing the same feelings, Rice went on, “Reaching this milestone is a massive achievement for me.”

“It’s truly amazing to reach 50 caps; those who are near me understand the significance of playing for my nation.” I can’t wait to wear my new boots on the field to mark the event.

Rice said, “I’m still shocked at how many times I’ve played for the Three Lions,” during his chat with Lampard.

He went on, “I don’t think you ever do—try hitting 50 caps.” But you have to be there every time you play because if you are in it and doing well, you could be chosen from among many excellent players.

Furthermore, you have to gain the trust of the managers—I have worked in setup for five or six years—pretty much all of them. Achieving my 50th cap will be a huge accomplishment for me.

“It’s crazy to have my own custom boot.” Owning a boot would never even cross your mind, especially for your 50th hat. I’m at a loss for words because I own a pair of the distinctive boots that you tend to associate with Ballon d’Or winners.

Rice participated in the full ninety minutes of England’s 2-2 tie with Belgium, when Youri Tielemans scored a brace for the visitors and goals from Ivan Toney and Jude Bellingham allowed England to fight back twice.

Lampard, who captained England for 106 times, praised the midfielder for Arsenal for his accomplishment.

Rice also expressed his shock at receiving a customized boot to commemorate this achievement.

Speaking on Monday after being named England’s captain for the encounter, Rice, who represented the Republic of Ireland in three games as a young player in 2018, talked about how great it would be to lead his country.

Seated behind Southgate at a press conference, he said, “I am speechless and at a loss for words.”

When Southgate informed me last night that I would be captain, I gave him a hug, shook his hand, and said, “Thank you very much.”

Since I joined the team, I owe him a great deal. I have always felt so at ease playing under him since he is always made me feel at home.

“It is an absolute honor to walk out at Wembley in front of my family and friends on my 50th cap because I have really grown in confidence.”

To be honest with you, I am a little lost for words.

England will play two pre-Euro 2024 friendly in June against Bosnia-Herzegovina and Iceland, following their previous matches against Brazil and Belgium.

On June 16, the Three Lions will take on Serbia in the event. England’s group also includes Denmark and Slovenia.