DECLAN RICE is dabbling in photography after setting up a secret Instagram account to share his pictures

DECLAN RICE is dabbling in photography after setting up a secret Instagram account to share his pictures.

The Arsenal and England midfielder, 25, has become one of Mikel Arteta’s most important players since arriving from West Ham for £105million last year.

Declan Rice has taken up photography and the first post on his secret Instagram was snaps from the England camp

12Declan Rice has taken up photography and the first post on his secret Instagram was snaps from the England campCredit: Instagram

It included a snap of Trent Alexander-Arnold and his Player of the Match award

12It included a snap of Trent Alexander-Arnold and his Player of the Match awardCredit: Instagram

Three Lions skipper Harry Kane also featured after earning his 100th cap

12Three Lions skipper Harry Kane also featured after earning his 100th capCredit: Instagram

Noni Madueke was photgraphed by Rice following his first England cap

12Noni Madueke was photgraphed by Rice following his first England capCredit: Instagram

But his continual improvement on the pitch has not stopped him taking up other hobbies away from football.

It has now been revealed he has started a photography Instagram account with the handle @dr.jpg.

The bio reads: “Every 📸 taken by me 😁.”

So far, Rice has only posted twice on the account, although both of those include a host of images.

The first set, which was shared earlier this week, show behind the scenes in the England dressing room following their 2-0 win over Fulham.

Player of the Match Trent Alexander-Arnold, debutant Noni Madueke and 100-cap skipper Harry Kane were among those starring in the snaps.

And Rice captioned it: “First game behind the lens. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 v 🇫🇮”

The second post showcased a series of photos with his friends on the golf course.

Rice also shared photos from the golf course

12Rice also shared photos from the golf courseCredit: Instagram

He is a keen golf player and has married that hobby with photography

12He is a keen golf player and has married that hobby with photographyCredit: Instagram

Rice could be seen laughing at the camera in one of the snaps

12Rice could be seen laughing at the camera in one of the snapsCredit: Instagram

One photo simply showed some golf balls, a green bag and someone preparing to take a shot

12One photo simply showed some golf balls, a green bag and someone preparing to take a shotCredit: Instagram

To which he simply added: “Golf life.”

Rice will miss Arsenal’s North London derby against Tottenham on Sunday after being sent off before the international break in a 1-1 draw with Brighton.

He is likely to return for the trip to Atalanta in their opening Champions League game on Thursday.

Arsenal then head to champions Manchester City, but could be without captain Martin Odegaard as he was seen leaving on crutches after being taken off for Norway in a 2-1 win over Austria.

Rice gave the peace sign on the fairway and added a positive caption

12Rice gave the peace sign on the fairway and added a positive captionCredit: Instagram

He also shared a photo of the beautiful golf course

12He also shared a photo of the beautiful golf courseCredit: Instagram

He shared an image of this plaque showing a quote from golf legend Tom Watson

12He shared an image of this plaque showing a quote from golf legend Tom WatsonCredit: Instagram

Rice took one picture of an empty Wembley Stadium

12Rice took one picture of an empty Wembley StadiumCredit: Instagram