DECLAN RICE opted for a fancy dinner outing with his family as a sweet farewell before Euro 2024.

The England midfielder appeared incredibly relaxed, even taking time to sign autographs outside, while dining with his childhood sweetheart Lauren Fryer and their 22-month-old son Jude. They chose Novikov in London, a renowned eatery among football legends, for their pre-tournament celebration.

The restaurant in Mayfair has welcomed the likes of Wayne Rooney, John Terry, Harry Kane, Ronaldo, Neymar, and Paul Pogba in the past.

Their menu boasts luxurious main courses such as salt-crusted sea bass with crudaiola sauces, priced at a staggering £125. Wood oven roasted langoustines come at £50, while the black pizza with seafood is priced at £58.

Sporting a dark-green cap and light-green hoodie, Rice held Jude while glancing around outside the venue. Despite the pricey menu, the restaurant offers a two-course lunch for £26.

Rice flashed a wide grin as he posed for a photo with two fans, captured by one of their friends.

As one of England’s key players at the Euros in Germany, Rice’s midfield partnership with Jude Bellingham is highly anticipated. The duo, young and talented, mirrors Rice’s long-lasting relationship with Lauren, spanning over eight years since their teenage years. They welcomed their first child in August 2022, an occasion marked by Rice with tattoos of his son’s name, birth date, and Jude’s Leo star sign.

While Rice and Lauren prefer to keep their relationship private, an unfortunate incident occurred two months ago when Lauren deleted all her Instagram photos due to bullying from online trolls.

Now, as Rice gears up for the Euros in Germany, he aims to silence the negativity and focus on his family’s supportive send-off.