Declan Rice in awe of Arsenal teammate Myles Lewis-Skelly

Declan Rice in awe of Arsenal teammate Myles Lewis-Skelly

Arsenal claimed a 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid at the Emirates Stadium to progress to the UEFA Champions League final.

The Gunners are on the verge of sealing a double after Mikel Arteta’s side found another gear to dispatch the Spanish side.

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice was the official man of the match, but he reserved praise for teammate Myles Lewis-Skelly, who was equally outstanding.

Rice said (via the BBC): “We have always known what Myles can do. I remember last year when he played so many games.

“Last year, when he stepped up, Real Madrid away at the Bernabeu at 18 – I thought: ‘Wow, what a player.’

“The manager has been tough on him behind the scenes. He has kept his head down, and he has worked so hard.

“He is in early, gym and works hard. To be thrown in at the deep end and perform how he did is no surprise to me.”

The Arsenal academy graduate won 3/3 aerial duels, made one key pass, and recorded two progressive carries.