Declan Rice or Harry Maguire might be England vice-captain at Euro 2020 if Jordan Henderson misses out by harm as Conor Coady faces ‘actual battle’ to make squad

Darren Bent has claimed Declan Rice or Harry Maguire might be named England’s vice-captain at Euro 2020.

Rice, who has captained West Ham for giant elements of the season, seems to have nailed down the defensive midfield function in Gareth Southgate’s workforce, whereas Manchester United captain Maguire is a longtime identify within the line-up.

Jordan Henderson is deputy to England skipper Harry Kane, however might miss the match with a groin harm.

Explaining England’s vice-captaincy choices, Bent advised talkSPORT: “Doubtlessly Harry Maguire, he might get the armband.

“I fairly just like the considered Declan Rice. He’s been captain for West Ham.”

Wolves captain Conor Coady has loved a breakthrough season at worldwide degree and began in England’s 5-Zero World Cup qualifying win over San Marino on Thursday night time.

Whereas Bent has hailed Coady’s management qualities, he believes the defender faces a ‘actual battle’ to make Southgate’s squad for Euro 2020.

The previous Tottenham and England striker added: “Throughout this pandemic with no followers [inside stadiums], we’ve managed to listen to what’s being stated on the pitch.

“If you watch Wolves or England, the one voice you all the time hear is Conor Coady. He’s screaming.

“Do I feel he’ll begin the very first sport on the Euros? I don’t. It’s going to be an actual battle [for him] to get within the squad.”