Walker was a big doubt for the Three Lions after undergoing groin surgery. However, he was named in the final 26-man squad. The full-back is expected to miss the opening game, with Kieran Trippier emerging as the favorite to replace him.
England’s first game in Group B is against Iran on November 21. The group also contains the USA and Wales.
Walker recently said (via Daily Mail):
Walker further lauded the physios of his club and country who helped him get fit in time for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. He said:
Walker further stated that he was never worried about missing the World Cup. He said:
Manchester City star reveals that difference in approach this season due to the FIFA World Cup 2022
Manchester City defender Nathan Ake has revealed how his team have taken a different approach to the season due to the unusual timing of the World Cup.
Ake revealed that the Cityzens often start slow in the Premier League and then pick up the pace in November.
However, given domestic fixtures will be halted this season in November for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, they took a different approach. He said (via The Manchester Evening News):
City are second in the league with 32 points from 14 games, five points less than Arsenal.
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