Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice participated in a special club event, interacting with young Arsenal fans. During the event, the young fans acted as "reporters" and asked Rice questions, while also presenting him with a trophy for being voted Arsenal's Player of the Season for the second consecutive year. Rice answered questions from the children about his teammates, his number 41 shirt, and whether he would dye his hair if they won the Premier League again.

Welcome everyone, welcome. Today is going to be very exciting. You're all going to be sports journalists today, and the person you're about to interview, who will be sitting in my chair in just a moment, is a player named Declan Rice.

Young fan: What?

Young fan: Is that really Declan Rice?

Rice is here today because all Arsenal fans voted him as last season's Player of the Season. So one of you will also be responsible for presenting the Player of the Season trophy to Declan.

Young fan: Can I sing a song when he comes in?

That might be a bit difficult.

Rice: Hello everyone. Let's get started.

Young fan: My name is Manny, from Gunner Girls. My question is, if you had to star in a TV show or film, who would you choose to act alongside?

Rice: Wow, that's a great question. When I was younger, I used to watch 'The Suite Life of Zack & Cody' all the time, and those two kids were quite mischievous, so I think I'd choose Kai Havertz.

Young fan: What does the number 41 mean to you? Both at Arsenal and at West Ham United?

Rice: Wow, that's also a great question. Right now, this number means everything to me. It was the first number I got at West Ham United. I was a young player then, around 17 or 18 years old. The first time I travelled with the first team, they gave me a kit, and the number on it was 41.

Since then, this number has been very special to me. It will always be my number.

Young fan: My name is Jessica, from The Hub. My question is, if you had to choose one teammate to go on holiday with, who would you pick and why?

Rice: Can I pick two people? I'd pick Eze. If I went on holiday with him, I think it would be a more relaxed kind of holiday. We'd probably go sightseeing and do things like that. A completely different choice would be Noni Madueke. He brings energy, atmosphere, and lots of laughs. So I think if I went on holiday with both of them, it would be a great combination.

My name is Perry, from Double Club. Can you do your best impression for me?

Rice: Actually, I'm not very good at impressions. (Laughs) Come on, Perry, you go first.

Young fan: I can do an impression of my friend Freddie.

Rice: I'd love to hear what Freddie sounds like, go on.

He really likes making videos, and then... "Hi, my name is Freddie, and I like... Can I tell you a joke?"

Rice: Yeah, you can tell a joke.

Young fan: Knock, knock.

Rice: Who's there?

Young fan: Banana.

Rice: Banana?

Young fan: Watch out, you'll slip on the banana peel.

Everyone: (Laughs)

Rice: That's a good joke.

Host: No, he really loved it, he's having a great time now. (Laughs) Young fan: My name is Gabriel, I... I'm from... I can barely speak. I'm from Gunner Girls. My question is, if you win the Premier League again, will you dye your hair any colour I choose?

Rice: (Laughs) Wow, what colour would you want me to dye it?

Young fan: Red.

Rice: Red and white? Both at the same time?

Young fan: Yes.

Rice: Wow, well then I'll make a deal with you.

Young fan: Okay, what's the deal?

Rice: I could get a few red streaks.

Young fan: Deal!

Rice: Okay, then it's a deal.

Young fan: My question is, if you had to choose one teammate to survive a zombie apocalypse with, who would you pick?

Rice: I'd pick Jakub Kiwior. Actually, I think that might be the wrong answer. I think Viktor could probably scare some zombies away himself, so yeah, I'd pick Viktor.

Young fan: My name is Bethel, from Double Club. Are you pro-pineapple on pizza?

Rice: I don't think so. (Laughs)

Young fan: My question is, who was your favourite teacher at school and why?

Rice: My old PE teacher, Mr Wilmott. I love sports, and he loves sports. I was very young then, in years seven, eight, and nine. He looked after me well and always encouraged me to improve. I'm very grateful for the time I spent with him, so he's definitely my favourite teacher.

Young fan: What was your favourite thing to do at school? And what did you dislike the most?

Rice: To be honest, I wasn't the best student when I was at school.

Young fan: My question is, what advice do you have for someone who wants to become a footballer?

Rice: I think at your age, the most important thing is to enjoy football and keep smiling. In the end, everything will gradually come together.

Young fan: What do you do if someone damages your confidence?

Rice: I'd say, if someone says something to you, just ignore it. The only people who really matter are the people around you, your friends and family. I think they're the ones who truly care about you. So just ignore those outside voices.

Young fan: My question is, if Mikel wasn't your manager, which teammate do you think would be the worst coach?

Rice: (Laughs) I still have to say Kai Havertz.

Everyone: (Laughs)

Young fan: My name is Christopher, from Arsenal Hub. Here's my question. I know you love football, but how much are you looking forward to your summer holiday?

Rice: That's a great question. I'm really looking forward to the summer break. As you all saw last season, we played a lot of matches. This summer break is fantastic. After the World Cup, that period is very peaceful and enjoyable. For me, summer is a time of year I really enjoy.

Young fan: Do you know why you're here?

Rice: No.

Young fan: Arsenal fans have voted you as Player of the Season.

Rice: Wow, so this is my trophy?

Young fan: Yes.

Rice: Wow, thank you so much. I've also really enjoyed meeting all of you, and today has been very special. Winning an award like this again is truly special for me. I hope we can win the Premier League again next season. Thank you all.

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