“You’re obviously not playing in the position you’re used to but going forward it’s different. You had Bukayo [Saka], Ebs [Eberechi Eze] came on in the 10, so it was kind of like the connection we have at club [level], understanding each other’s movements.”
Asked what it was like to have Rice next to him, Konsa added: “It felt good, it felt secure.
“I believed in him. Like he said, he’s played there before. Everyone knows his qualities and what he’s about so I had no worries.
“He did something good in the corner. The composure he showed, I’d give him a solid seven [out of 10].”
The pair also had their say on the fan support they’ve experienced in North America and back home after watching videos of the wild celebrations across the country on Wednesday night.
Konsa said: “No matter who you play or where you play, whether it’s club or country, having the fans behind you is always important.
“It gives you that extra motivation, that extra step to get over the line. It was nice hearing them throughout the game and I’m glad we got the win for them and for us.”
“You obviously know you’re doing something really special,” Rice added. “You feel it from your friends, you see videos of the fans. Hopefully we can make them happy.”