Declan Rice explains muted celebrations and reveals why he refused to accept armband from Harry Kane during England's win over Ireland

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Declan Rice has explained why he rejected Harry Kane's attempts to give him the England captain's armband during the win against Ireland on Saturday.

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  • Substituted Kane tried to give Rice armband
  • Arsenal midfielder refused to take it
  • Told striker to give it to Stones instead
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