DECLAN RICE claimed before Euro 2020 that he had never drunk a single pint of beer — but would sink one if England won the tournament.
It came agonisingly close but, as Hungary’s home fans vented their anger at Raheem Sterling’s opening goal last night, Rice gave us all a glimpse of what it may have looked like.
Sterling finished off a swift move and unveiled a tribute to Steffie Gregg, a friend and young Twitch streamer who died from Covid-19 complications.
With no away fans in the Puskas Arena, England’s goal was met with silence before a hail of missiles rained down from the home end.
Several cups were launched onto the pitch, at least one of which appeared to hit Sterling.
Rather than allow themselves to become agitated by the petty scenes, the visiting players continued celebrating.
Rice picked up one of the plastic cups of beer and pretended to neck whatever was left.
It was Rice, 22, who started the move for the goal, cleanly winning the ball back despite being booked only moments earlier.
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After Sterling’s opener, England added to their advantage through goals from Harry Kane, Harry Maguire.
Rice then got one himself, his first for the Three Lions, albeit with a little help from the Hungarian keeper.
Hungary fans continued to disrupt their team’s chances by throwing a flare onto the pitch later in the half, having earlier booed the Three Lions players taking a knee in a demonstration against racism.
ITV Sport also reported of alleged monkey chants aimed at Sterling and substitute Jude Bellingham from behind the goal.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
