FANS interview Declan Rice about DMs after Madrid free-kicks, Max Dowman, and mental health ❤️

Описание: Trigger warning - Suicide

In the latest episode of our fan interview series ‘Connected', Arsenal super fans Alex & Dan head to the training ground for an interview of a lifetime, sitting down with England international Declan Rice. The group discuss Dec’s iconic free-kicks against Real Madrid, how young players like Max Dowman are made to feel comfortable in the dressing room, and the importance of speaking up about your mental health.

The episode, in support of the Premier League’s ‘Together Against Suicide’ campaign, touches on themes of mental health, struggling with anxiety and the impact and prevention of suicide.

If you’re finding life tough, call Samaritans free on 116 123 and for more information on how to get help visit premierleague.com/togetheragainstsuicide

If you have been personally affected by suicide, please visit Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide, a charity which aims to help people impacted by suicide loss, on their website uksobs.com

00:00 - Intro
01:18 - Meaningful moment from Declan Rice's career
02:25 - DM's he received after scoring two free kicks against Real Madrid
02:50 - David Beckham comparisons
04:44 - What Arsenal need to do to take the next step
05:38 - His role in the dressing room from academy prospect to established player
06:48 - Max Dowman, Ethan Nwaneri and myles lewis-skelly integration into the first team
07:18 - Facetiming Max Dowman in his school uniform
08:15 - Arsenal having an amazing support network
08:35 - Who does Declan Rice turn to if he is feeling down
08:59 - Football players struggling with anxiety
09:48 - Message from Declan rice to anyone struggling with suicidal thoughts
11:17 - wanting more players to open up about mental health
11:40 - Outro

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