As a fitting farewell before Euro 2024, Declan Rice opted for a lavish family supper. With his longterm partner Lauren Fryer and their 22-month-old son Jude at his side, the England midfielder seemed at ease and jovial, even pausing to sign autographs outside the restaurant. They chose the prestigious Novikov in London, which is frequented by football greats such as Wayne Rooney, John Terry, Ronaldo, Neymar, and Paul Pogba. Sea bass costs £125 at the fine dining establishment, while wood oven roasted langoustines cost £50.

While mingling with fans and smiling broadly for photos, Rice, who was casually clad in a dark-green hat and a light-green hoodie, held Jude. One of England’s biggest hopes for the Euros in Germany is Rice, a crucial player for Arsenal worth £115 million. He will be partnering Jude Bellingham in the middle of the field.

The first child of Rice and Lauren, who have been together since they were teenagers, was born in August 2022. Rice commemorated the event by getting tattoos of his son’s nаme, birthdate, and Leo zodiac sign. Lauren deleted all of her Instagram images two months ago in response to internet hostility, which she endured despite their attempts to remain private. This emotional family reunion has only served to fuel Rice’s determination to prove his detractors wrong as he trains for the European Championships.