Arsenal star Declan Rice took his childhood girlfriend out for a sumptuous dinner before flying to Germany with England

RICE DECLAN decided to have a fancy dinner with his family as the cutest farewell to Euro 2024.

The England midfielder dined with childhood sweetheart Lauren Fryer and their 22-month-old son Jude, and he appeared tremendously at ease, even signing autographs outside.

Declan Rice was seen outside a restaurant loved by top stars

7Declan Rice was seen outside a restaurant loved by top starsCredit: BackGrid

Rice looked happy to pose with supporters

7Rice looked happy to pose with supportersCredit: BackGrid

Girlfriend Lauren Fryer enjoyed the family meal out

7Girlfriend Lauren Fryer enjoyed the family meal outCredit: BackGrid

They chose the eatery of football legends – London’s Novikov – ahead of the tournament of the Three Lions’ dreams.

Wayne Rooney, John Terry, Harry Kane, Ronaldo, Neymar and Paul Pogba are amongst other celebrity players who have visited the restaurant in Mayfair.

Main courses include sea bass, salt crusted with crudaiola sauces for an eye-watering £125.

Wood oven roasted langoustines will set you back £50, while the black pizza with seafood will see you part with a cool £58.

Rice wore a dark-green cap and light-green hoodie as he held Jude and looked around outside the venue, where you can buy a two-course lunch for £26.

But he grinned widely as he put his arms around two fans for a pic taken by one of their friends.

The £115million Arsenal stars is one of England’s main hopes at the Euros in Germany – mainly thanks to his midfield partnership with Jude Bellingham.

The duo are young enough and good enough to be paired together as long as rice has been with Lauren – more than eight years.

 

Rice and Lauren were casually dressed for their trip out

7Rice and Lauren were casually dressed for their trip outCredit: BackGrid

They’ve been together since they were teenagers and welcomed their first child in August 2022.

Rice marked that occasion with a pair of tattoos. His son’s name and date of birth are inked on – plus Jude’s Leo star sign.

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Rice and Lauren prefer to keep their relationship out of the public eye.

But there was an unfortunate glimpse into their private life two months ago.

That was when Lauren deleted all her Instagram pictures after bullying from online trolls.

Now Rice hopes to make those sad social media types eat their words – as he prepares to jet to Germany for the Euros after his family feat of a send-off.

Rice will soon be heading to Germany with the rest of the England squad

7Rice will soon be heading to Germany with the rest of the England squadCredit: BackGrid

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