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Atalanta great Ilicic appreciates gesture from England midfielder Rice

Paul Vegas
Atalanta great Ilicic appreciates gesture from England midfielder Rice
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Slovenia and Atalanta great Josip Ilicic has revealed an appreciated gesture from Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice this week.

Rice sought out Ilicic before England's 0-0 draw with Euros opponents Slovenia.

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Now with Maribor, Ilicic stood out of the game while with Atalanta due to depression.

The 36 year-old told Sky Italia: "My story is inspirational. I'm glad to hear that, honestly.

"Even today, entering the pitch there was an England player who complimented me.

"He told me he respects me a lot. It was nice to hear. My story is well known around the world.

"The player who said that? He's a midfielder for Arsenal, I'm sure you know him, Declan Rice."