Declan Rice sends message to Kidderminster Harriers after heartbreaking late FA Cup goal

Declan Rice paid tribute to Kidderminster Harriers after West Ham's dramatic FA Cup victory over the non-league side on Saturday afternoon.

The sixth-tier outfit were on the verge of completing one of the biggest shocks in the competition's history before Rice scored a 91st-minute equaliser at Aggborough Stadium.

Kidderminster took the lead when Alex Penny opened the scoring in the 19th minute.

After Rice's strike, West Ham found a winner in the 121st minute, as Jarrod Bowen poked the ball into the back of the net to break Kidderminster hearts.

Despite the defeat, the hosts won the respect of many high-profile figures within the game - including Rice.

"Massive, massive respect to Kidderminster," said the England international after the game.

"We watched some videos of them this week and they've been flying. You could see it on the bench with their manager."

On West Ham's performance, Rice added: "We weren't at our best today and scraped it with two goals. They probably deserved it if I'm being honest.

"We need to improve if we want to push on but massive congratulations to them because they were excellent.

"The fans are on top of you and they will fight for every ball. It can be a shock to the system. We know what to expect but it's hard to get to grips with.

"They were in great shape, pressed hard and they made some great substitutions but we're through to the next round so that's the most important thing."

Kidderminster are enjoying an impressive campaign in the National League North, sitting in third - just four behind leaders Gateshead.

Match of the Day host Gary Lineker - who's currently isolating after contracting Covid - was full of sympathy for Kidderminster during and after the game.

"Utterly