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Declan Rice challenged to conquer 'the most difficult aspect of football' amid Arsenal midfielder's 'amazing' displays as ex-Gunners star explains what he needs to reach world-class status

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<p>Rice starred in Arsenal's two-legged win over Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals as the midfielder scored <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/declan-rice-reveals-bukayo-saka-advice-before-scoring-two-free-kicks-arsenal-real-madrid/bltad225a4397ac91ad" target="_blank">two stunning free-kicks in the first leg</a> at Emirates Stadium. He won Player of the Match in both games as the Gunners knocked out the reigning champions.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>While Rice has received a lot of praise from all quarters, ex-Gunners star Gallas expressed his doubt over the England international's world-class status yet. The former France defender advised Rice to bring consistency in his performances to further elevate his status in world football.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Speaking to <a href="https://www.slingo.com/blog/lifestyle/william-gallas-exclusive-interview/" target="_blank"><em>Slingo</em></a>, Gallas said: "The two free-kicks Declan Rice scored against Real Madrid were brilliant, although I'll say the first one went in because of Thibaut Courtois' poor positioning. But the second free-kick was unstoppable, I think Courtois was actually in a good position too. We all wanted to see a performance like this from Rice. </p><p>"Now the big clubs will have their eye on Rice. What he's shown is amazing, but he has to be consistent with these big performances, that's how he reaches the next level. The most difficult aspect of football is to be consistent. "Anyone can score one or two goals in one game, then nothing the next game. The world-class players repeat their performances."</p>

WHAT WILLIAM GALLAS SAID

<p>Mikel Arteta's side will be back in action in the Premier League on Wednesday as they take on Crystal Palace at home, before facing Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League last-four fixture on April 29.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR ARSENAL?

Declan Rice challenged to conquer 'the most difficult aspect of football' amid Arsenal midfielder's 'amazing' displays as ex-Gunners star explains what he needs to reach world-class status | Goal.com

Former Arsenal defender William Gallas explained what Declan Rice needs to do to reach the world-class status.

Declan Rice challenged to conquer &apos;the most difficult aspect of football&apos; amid Arsenal midfielder&apos;s &apos;amazing&apos; displays as ex-Gunners star explains what he needs to reach world-class status

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