‘He didn’t realise how much value we have for him and how important he is for us.’
Having amassed 77 caps and counting since making his Three Lions debut in 2011, Walker can be considered one of the best defenders in his country’s history.
‘I’ve talked him out of retirement from international football twice. After the Euros [in 2020] and after the World Cup [in 2022],’ the England manager said as his side prepare for the friendly against Scotland on Tuesday. ‘He has [got better with age]. It doesn’t always happen. It’s not only playing but also around training, the way I hear him speak when he’s interviewed, his influence on the group, he’s become a really mature leader for us.
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