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Graeme Souness has insisted there's a 'hell of a lot to like' about England midfielder Declan Rice amid reported interest from Liverpool.

Given where England are with Walker, Maguire - the season he’s had - to go two holding midfielders against Wales, I’m not so sure.” • FSG sale latest as potential buyer in 'exploratory stages' of move for Liverpool • Liverpool could be about to sign 'next Luis Diaz' after World Cup scouting mission • Virgil van Dijk names Liverpool match when they were 'really bad' this season



"Downside for me, he’s played 182 games in the Premier League, scored seven goals, that’s one every 26 games, that’s not enough - whether you call yourself a holding midfielder, defensive midfielder, you’re in play all the time… he should be getting more goals, coming onto it more, that’s one criticism.



"Pragmatic, workmanlike but I think England have better players that would make them a better watch, easier on the eye and could be as solid.



READ MORE: World Cup pitch invader wearing 'Save Ukraine' shirt waves rainbow flag during Portugal vs. Uruguay READ MORE: Liverpool sale: 12 potential buyers as FSG 'enter talks' with Saudi Arabian and Qatar consortiums Former Liverpool star Souness touched on the energy Rice brings to a midfield - something that has been lacking from Jurgen Klopp 's side this season on numerous occasions.

I think he’s overcautious in midfield, if he’s going to play Henderson that’s another sitting midfielder who doesn’t get goals or have clever toot and play about him that’s why when you watch England it’s not very exciting," added Souness.

The England midfielder could start again for the Three Lions in their final Group B game at the World Cup against Wales with qualification all-but secured in Qatar.