'He's not a real defender': Arsene Wenger identifies Kyle Walker as England's World Cup weak link
6 years, 9 months ago

'He's not a real defender': Arsene Wenger identifies Kyle Walker as England's World Cup weak link

Daily Mail  

Arsene Wenger has identified defender Kyle Walker as England’s World Cup weak link. The ex-Arsenal boss fears Gareth Southgate will come to regret his decision to utilise the Manchester City star, who is a right back by trade, as a central defender. Arsene Wenger believes that England shouldn't play Kyle Walker as a centre back Wenger told BeIN SPORTS: ‘He’s not a real defender and especially not a central defender. He can be subject to making defensive mistakes which he would not pay for when he plays on the right.’ Wenger suggested that Tottenham’s Eric Dier, who has only been used as a late substitute against Tunisia, should play in the back three instead of Walker.

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Sunday’s briefing: Kyle Walker looking to leave Manchester City
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Sunday’s briefing: Kyle Walker looking to leave Manchester City

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Manchester City demolished Salford 8-0 to reach the …

Kyle Walker has asked to leave Manchester City to end career abroad: Pep Guardiola
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Kyle Walker has asked to leave Manchester City to end career abroad: Pep Guardiola

India Today  

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola has confirmed that veteran full-back and club captain Kyle Walker has requested an immediate transfer. The 34-year-old defender has seen his game time diminish this season, making only nine starts in 15 Premier League matches, as Guardiola increasingly favors emerging talent Rico Lewis for the right-back position. Walker, a critical figure in City’s dominance since …

Kyle Walker is DROPPED by Pep Guardiola for Man City's game against Aston Villa after captain was ridiculed for 'cheating' during derby defeat against Man United - before Spanish boss makes half-time
3 months, 1 week ago

Kyle Walker is DROPPED by Pep Guardiola for Man City's game against Aston Villa after captain was ridiculed for 'cheating' during derby defeat against Man United - before Spanish boss makes half-time

Daily Mail  

Kyle Walker has been dropped by Pep Guardiola for Manchester City's trip to Aston Villa, with kick-off at 12.30pm. Kyle Walker has been dropped by Pep Guardiola for Manchester City's trip to Aston Villa It has been a challenging season for the City captain amid mistakes, fitness issues, and a divorce battle with Annie Kilner He went down theatrically after …

Kyle Walker is caught in the grip of a crisis
3 months, 1 week ago

Kyle Walker is caught in the grip of a crisis

New York Times  

Kyle Walker never expected this. Far more alarming than any slight drop-off in Walker’s speed are the lapses in concentration: failing to track James Maddison in that 4-0 home defeat by Tottenham, taking his eye off Cody Gakpo for the opening goal in the 2-0 defeat at Liverpool, playing Daniel Munoz onside for the first goal and failing to jump …

Kyle Walker was not to blame for Manchester City’s vulnerable right side, Pep Guardiola was
4 months ago

Kyle Walker was not to blame for Manchester City’s vulnerable right side, Pep Guardiola was

New York Times  

Modern football coverage has never been so focused on individuals, at a time when the game itself has never been so systemic. The reaction to Manchester City’s 4-0 home defeat against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday was a good example — this was, from City’s perspective, surely a collective collapse rather than one based on individual failings. So here, by way …

Pep Guardiola blames Gareth Southgate for lack of communication over player injuries
5 months ago

Pep Guardiola blames Gareth Southgate for lack of communication over player injuries

The Telegraph  

Kyle Walker has been sidelined by a knee injury while on England duty, with Pep Guardiola hitting out at a lack of communication with international managers. Walker picked up a problem after playing 90 minutes in the Uefa Nations League against Finland nine days ago and has undergone scans, but will miss City’s clash against Sparta Prague on Wednesday. Guardiola …

Kyle Walker names Thomas Tuchel memory that ‘sticks firmly in my mind’ after England appointment
5 months, 1 week ago

Kyle Walker names Thomas Tuchel memory that ‘sticks firmly in my mind’ after England appointment

The Independent  

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Kyle Walker reveals emotional Andre Villas-Boas reaction when he was sacked by Tottenham
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Kyle Walker reveals emotional Andre Villas-Boas reaction when he was sacked by Tottenham

The Independent  

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Kyle Walker SLAMMED for his involvement in Slovakia's opener against England, as the Three Lions are BOOED off at half-time after yet another dismal display at Euro 2024
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Kyle Walker SLAMMED for his involvement in Slovakia's opener against England, as the Three Lions are BOOED off at half-time after yet another dismal display at Euro 2024

Daily Mail  

Slovakia's Schranz gave his side the lead after only 25 minutes in Gelsenkirchen Southgate's side were looking to set up a quarter-final clash against Switzerland Kyle Walker has been slammed for his positioning in the lead up to England's concession against Slovakia. The Manchester City defender endured a torrid first half in Gelsenkirchen, misplacing passes and seeing Slovakia's Lukas Haraslin …

England vs Denmark player ratings as Walker shines but Alexander-Arnold struggles again
9 months, 1 week ago

England vs Denmark player ratings as Walker shines but Alexander-Arnold struggles again

The Independent  

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Kyle Walker is appointed England's vice-captain for Euro 2024, replacing axed Jordan Henderson
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Kyle Walker is appointed England's vice-captain for Euro 2024, replacing axed Jordan Henderson

Daily Mail  

Kyle Walker has been appointed England vice captain for Euro 2024. Walker, who has captained England previously in the absence of full time skipper Harry Kane, was revealed to be part of Gareth Southgate’s unofficial leadership group by Mail Sport earlier this week. Kyle Walker has been appointed England's vice-captain for Euro 2024 by Gareth Southgate Man City defender will …

Manchester City’s Kyle Walker was ‘close’ to joining Bayern Munich
1 year, 6 months ago

Manchester City’s Kyle Walker was ‘close’ to joining Bayern Munich

The Hindu  

Manchester City defender Kyle Walker said he was close to joining Bayern Munich in the last transfer window but has now decided to extend his stay with the treble winner. The 33-year-old England international joined City from fellow Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur in 2017 and will reportedly sign a two-year contract extension, with his current deal set to expire …

Champions League: Kyle Walker misses training session due to back problem
1 year, 9 months ago

Champions League: Kyle Walker misses training session due to back problem

The Hindu  

Manchester City defender Kyle Walker is confident he will be fit for Saturday’s Champions League final despite struggling with a back problem in recent days. The England international did not take part in City’s open training session on Tuesday in preparation for the game against Inter Milan in Istanbul. “I’ve played a lot of minutes over the last number of …

Kyle Walker can’t play in Manchester City’s new system, says Pep Guardiola
1 year, 11 months ago

Kyle Walker can’t play in Manchester City’s new system, says Pep Guardiola

The Independent  

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It's a Private Matter: Manchester City Boss Pep Guardiola on Kyle Walker Controversy
2 years ago

It's a Private Matter: Manchester City Boss Pep Guardiola on Kyle Walker Controversy

News 18  

Star football player Kyle Walker is facing an investigation by Cheshire police after allegations surfaced that the Manchester City defender had exposed himself at a bar in Wilmslow. Amidst the investigation, Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has also reacted to the incident and opined that the footballer is a responsible adult. In his recent presser, Guardiola suggested that allegations involving …

England's Kalvin Phillips backs Kyle Walker to stop Kylian Mbappe in last-16 clash
2 years, 3 months ago

England's Kalvin Phillips backs Kyle Walker to stop Kylian Mbappe in last-16 clash

Daily Mail  

England's Kalvin Phillips has welcomed a battle between Kyle Walker and Kylian Mbappe in their World Cup quarter-final clash The Three Lions will take on reigning champions France in the next round of the competition after a dominant 3-0 win over Senegal in the last-16. Ahead of the game, Phillips spoke with the media and insisted that his Man City …

FIFA World Cup: England defender Kyle Walker confident of stopping France striker Kylian Mbappe in quarter-finals
2 years, 3 months ago

FIFA World Cup: England defender Kyle Walker confident of stopping France striker Kylian Mbappe in quarter-finals

Firstpost  

Mbappe has five goals in four games and is on track to win the Golden Boot in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2022. As the two sides prepare for their quarter-final match, England defender Kyle Walker said that France superstar Kylian Mbappe will not “stand in my way of winning a World Cup.” Mbappe, who has five goals in four …

Kyle Walker backs himself to keep Kylian Mbappe quiet in World Cup quarter-final
2 years, 3 months ago

Kyle Walker backs himself to keep Kylian Mbappe quiet in World Cup quarter-final

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Kyle Walker will not underestimate his own ability …

Kyle Walker backs himself to keep Kylian Mbappe quiet in World Cup quarter-final
2 years, 3 months ago

Kyle Walker backs himself to keep Kylian Mbappe quiet in World Cup quarter-final

The Independent  

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Martin Keown says 'England's Kyle Walker can't 'lock the door' on Kylian Mbappe alone
2 years, 3 months ago

Martin Keown says 'England's Kyle Walker can't 'lock the door' on Kylian Mbappe alone

Daily Mail  

Matt Barlow is concerned about Kylian Mbappe as he is a 'destructive' player England beat Senegal 3-0 in their last-16 tie on Sunday evening to set up a quarter-final clash with the reigning champions, France. Sportsmail columnist Martin Keown has said England must perform better against France than they did against Senegal or they could crash out of the 2022 …

Man City star Kyle Walker jibes Arsenal rival Bukayo Saka as they join forces for England
2 years, 4 months ago

Man City star Kyle Walker jibes Arsenal rival Bukayo Saka as they join forces for England

Daily Mail  

Man City defender Kyle Walker jokingly asked national team-mate Bukayo Saka whether Arsenal would 'stop winning' games at some point. England's 26-man squad selected for the World Cup arrived at the national side's base at St George's Park yesterday afternoon, ahead of their flight to Qatar this morning. Kyle Walker jokingly asked Arsenal's Bukayo Saka to 'stop winning' with the …

England boss Gareth Southgate insists picking Reece James would have been 'arrogant'
2 years, 4 months ago

England boss Gareth Southgate insists picking Reece James would have been 'arrogant'

Daily Mail  

England manager Gareth Southgate has insisted it would be 'arrogant' to select the injured Reece James for his World Cup squad because he would not be fit for the group stage. Recovering Manchester City defender Kyle Walker was included when the Three Lions boss officially announced his 26-man list for the Qatar tournament on Thursday, while crocked Chelsea star James …

Kyle Walker set to be named in England's World Cup squad
2 years, 4 months ago

Kyle Walker set to be named in England's World Cup squad

Daily Mail  

Kyle Walker is set to be included in Gareth Southgate's England World Cup squad on Thursday after recovering sufficiently from groin surgery. Kyle Walker is hopeful he has proved his fitness to England ahead of the World Cup Gareth Southgate is set to pick the Manchester City star, especially in light of Reece James missing out on the tournament through …

Jamie Carragher would take injured duo Kyle Walker and Kalvin Phillips to the World Cup
2 years, 4 months ago

Jamie Carragher would take injured duo Kyle Walker and Kalvin Phillips to the World Cup

Daily Mail  

Jamie Carragher has revealed that he would take Kyle Walker and Kalvin Phillips to the World Cup despite fitness concerns surrounding the Manchester City duo, but would not risk Chelsea's Reece James. Jamie Carragher has named the 26 England players he would take to the World Cup Carragher has said he would take Kyle Walker despite the defender currently being …

Gareth Southgate handed BOOST as Kyle Walker looks set to be fit in time for Qatar World Cup
2 years, 5 months ago

Gareth Southgate handed BOOST as Kyle Walker looks set to be fit in time for Qatar World Cup

Daily Mail  

However, news on fellow injured right-back Reece James is less encouraging But it now looks like he'll be able to feature, just not in the opener against Iran Gareth Southgate has been encouraged by news that Kyle Walker is 'confident' of proving his fitness for the World Cup as Joe Gomez emerges as an option for the England boss’ squad …

How Gareth Southgate could re-jig his England defence if Kyle Walker is ruled out of the World Cup
2 years, 5 months ago

How Gareth Southgate could re-jig his England defence if Kyle Walker is ruled out of the World Cup

Daily Mail  

A 5-0 Champions League win is usually something to celebrate, but Pep Guardiola was not completely happy after Manchester City's demolition of Copenhagen on Wednesday night. Gareth Southgate will have to re-jig his defence if Walker is ruled out of the World Cup The 32-year-old has become a key player in Gareth Southgate's England squad over the years, earning 70 …

FIFA World Cup 2022: England star Kyle Walker likely to be out of WC after groin surgery
2 years, 5 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: England star Kyle Walker likely to be out of WC after groin surgery

India TV News  

Highlights Kyle Walker sustained a groin injury ahead of the World Cup The right-back is one of England's most consistent players Kieran Tripper and Trent Alexander Arnold are the likley replacements for Walker England defender Kyle Walker is in doubt for this year's World Cup after undergoing groin surgery this week. “I know how important the World Cup is for …

Tottenham made a mistake selling right back Kyle Walker-Peters, says Ian Wright
3 years ago

Tottenham made a mistake selling right back Kyle Walker-Peters, says Ian Wright

Daily Mail  

Ian Wright says Tottenham made a mistake by selling defender Kyle Walker-Peters to Southampton in 2020. The 24-year-old right back, a product of Tottenham's academy, earned his first England call up this week for the friendlies against Switzerland and the Ivory Coast. And even with Doherty, who does great stuff going forward, I've watched Walker-Peters and I'm glad he's got …

Manchester City left 'surprised' by Roy Keane picking Kyle Walker in his best-ever Premier League XI
3 years ago

Manchester City left 'surprised' by Roy Keane picking Kyle Walker in his best-ever Premier League XI

Daily Mail  

Manchester City have been reportedly left stunned by Kyle Walker's inclusion into Roy Keane's best-ever Premier League XI, given his scathing criticism of the England defender in the past. Roy Keane surprisingly picked Kyle Walker in his best-ever Premier League XI last month The comments stemmed from Walker giving away a penalty for fouling the Senegal international when the two …

Left out of the England squad and in trouble for breaking lockdown, Kyle Walker is back to his best
4 years, 4 months ago

Left out of the England squad and in trouble for breaking lockdown, Kyle Walker is back to his best

Daily Mail  

There are times when Kyle Walker wishes that his kids had the same kind of carefree upbringing he and his friends enjoyed when he was growing up on the Lansdowne Estate in Sharrow, a suburb of Sheffield not far from Bramall Lane. Kyle Walker forced his way back into the England squad after being left out by Gareth Southgate last …

Where EVERY member of Gareth Southgate's England squad stands after a mixed international break
4 years, 5 months ago

Where EVERY member of Gareth Southgate's England squad stands after a mixed international break

Daily Mail  

England's triple-header against Wales, Belgium and Denmark will have given manager Gareth Southgate some of the answers he was looking for with just eight months until the belated Euro 2020 finals. VERDICT: STRONG SHOWING Kieran Trippier Given the captain's armband against Wales and gave a solid display, before comfortably slotting in on the left side in the win against Belgium. …

Why England WON'T miss Kyle Walker if his international career is over
4 years, 11 months ago

Why England WON'T miss Kyle Walker if his international career is over

Daily Mail  

Take a look at the England squad Gareth Southgate named at the end of August last year, and one position jumps out immediately. Trent Alexander-Arnold, Kieran Trippier and Aaron Wan-Bissaka were all picked, while Kyle Walker – a key member of the side at the 2018 World Cup – was left out. England manager Gareth Southgate is understood to be …

Kyle Walker faces Man City probe after flouting virus lockdown
4 years, 11 months ago

Kyle Walker faces Man City probe after flouting virus lockdown

Deccan Chronicle  

London: Kyle Walker is facing disciplinary action from Manchester City despite apologising after breaching coronavirus lockdown conditions even though he advised people to stay at home. The England defender has said sorry after it was widely reported he held a party at his home last week, breaking the government's rules on social distancing. Walker is the second high-profile Premier League …

He's a keeper: Kyle Walker is forced to go in goal for Manchester City
5 years, 4 months ago

He's a keeper: Kyle Walker is forced to go in goal for Manchester City

Daily Mail  

Manchester City's Champions League game against Atalanta descended into farce on Wednesday night when Kyle Walker had to go in goal for the English champions for a nervy final 10 minutes. City endured a goalkeeping nightmare at the San Siro after losing Ederson at half-time only for his replacement, Claudio Bravo, to be sent off for hauling down Josip Ilicic …

Man City: Pep Guardiola considering Fernandinho and Kyle Walker as Aymeric Laporte replacements
5 years, 6 months ago

Man City: Pep Guardiola considering Fernandinho and Kyle Walker as Aymeric Laporte replacements

The Hindu  

Pep Guardiola feels Fernandinho and Kyle Walker are both capable of filling in for injured Manchester City centre-back Aymeric Laporte. His absence left City temporarily with one fit senior centre-back, Nicolas Otamendi, although Guardiola confirmed John Stones should be available to face Norwich City after the international break, having recently suffered a hamstring strain. "During the season it happens and …

Axed Kyle Walker is fighting for his England future after being left out of Gareth Southgate's squad
5 years, 6 months ago

Axed Kyle Walker is fighting for his England future after being left out of Gareth Southgate's squad

Daily Mail  

Kyle Walker is fighting to save his England future after he was axed by Gareth Southgate on Thursday. Manager Southgate chose Trent Alexander-Arnold, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Kieran Trippier as his recognised right backs for the Euro 2020 qualifiers against Bulgaria a week on Saturday and Kosovo on September 10. Gareth Southgate opted not to call up Manchester City's veteran full-back …

Chris Hughton believes Manchester City defender Kyle Walker should have been sent off for head-butt
5 years, 11 months ago

Chris Hughton believes Manchester City defender Kyle Walker should have been sent off for head-butt

Daily Mail  

Manchester City survived a major VAR scare at Wembley with Kyle Walker lucky not to be sent off for a head butt according to Brighton manager Chris Hughton. Kyle Walker was only booked for his head-butt on Brighton's Alireza Jahanbakhsh Brighton boss Chris Hughton believes that Walker should have been sent off The full-back was then replaced by Pep Guardiola …

Rio Ferdinand slams Kyle Walker in bizarre footage of off-air rant
6 years, 3 months ago

Rio Ferdinand slams Kyle Walker in bizarre footage of off-air rant

Daily Mail  

Footage has emerged of BT Sport pundit Rio Ferdinand describing Kyle Walker as a 'liability' in an off-air rant during Manchester City's defeat at Chelsea on Saturday. The short clip shows Ferdinand and fellow pundits Joe Cole and Nedum Onuoha looking through clips and making comments, ready for their analysis later on. Scroll down for video Rio Ferdinand described Kyle …

Kyle Walker jokes about his awkward position after Eric Dier's penalty
6 years, 8 months ago

Kyle Walker jokes about his awkward position after Eric Dier's penalty

Daily Mail  

When Eric Dier scored the winning penalty to beat Colombia and send England through to the World Cup quarter-finals, images show most of the England team hurtling to celebrate in the corner. A photo of Kyle Walker was edited to show him in too much agony to join England celebrations Walker poked more fun at himself a day later, sharing …

Kyle Walker takes comical close-ups of John Stones and Danny Welbeck
6 years, 9 months ago

Kyle Walker takes comical close-ups of John Stones and Danny Welbeck

Daily Mail  

Kyle Walker did not score a single goal in his first season at Manchester City and has never netted in 34 England games. Fellow City defender John Stones and Arsenal striker Danny Welbeck were snapped by Walker, with the pictures then being shared on England's official Instagram page. Manchester City right-back Kyle Walker was let loose with a camera at …

Should Kyle Walker stay at Tottenham Hotspur?
7 years, 10 months ago

Should Kyle Walker stay at Tottenham Hotspur?

Daily Mail  

Kyle Walker faces making the most pivotal decision of his career in the coming months. Kyle Walker faces making the most pivotal decision of his career in the coming months Does Walker now stay at Tottenham Hotspur, or move, having being at Spurs since 2009? Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino is determined not to lose his best players, to build on …

Kyle Walker may have just two Tottenham games to impress Roy Hodgson ahead of England's World Cup squad announcement
10 years, 11 months ago

Kyle Walker may have just two Tottenham games to impress Roy Hodgson ahead of England's World Cup squad announcement

Daily Mail  

Kyle Walker may have just two Tottenham games to impress Roy Hodgson ahead of England's World Cup squad announcement Tottenham defender Kyle Walker will likely have just two matches to prove to England manager Roy Hodgson that he should be on the plane to the World Cup in Brazil. Struggling: Tottenham's Kyle Walker is racing the clock to prove his …

Martin Keown's match zone: Kyle Walker running in the right direction
11 years, 6 months ago

Martin Keown's match zone: Kyle Walker running in the right direction

Daily Mail  

Martin Keown's match zone: Walker running in the right direction Friday night was a big opportunity for Kyle Walker at right back. Impressive: England's Kyle Walker There were occasions when he went on the overlap before Theo Walcott had proper control of the ball. His booking for kicking the ball away looked incredibly harsh and it meant he will miss …

England v San Marino: Kyle Walker hopes to line up with his Phil Jagielka
12 years, 5 months ago

England v San Marino: Kyle Walker hopes to line up with his Phil Jagielka

Daily Mail  

Walker hopes to line up with his hero Jagielka as defender eyes competitive start for England Kyle Walker arrived at England's new training camp to find his bedroom dominated by a photograph from France '98 of David Beckham and Michael Owen. Dream: Walker is keen to make his first competitive start for England on Friday Having grown up supporting Sheffield …

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