Manchester City defender Kyle Walker has vowed to work his way back to the England squad after being left out by interim boss Lee Carsley for the Three Lions upcoming Nations League matches.
Carsley replaced Gareth Southgate who stepped down after EURO 2024 named his first squad last week. Walker was among the highest profile names absent from the squad list, which included four newcomers in Angel Gomes, Tino Livramento, Morgan Gibbs-White, and Noni Madueke.
Livramento, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Walker’s Man City team-mate Rico Lewis will be among Carsley’s right back options during the international break.
Walker, 34, has stressed he is determined to win back his place in the England set-up, but admitted Carsley has made the right decision for this squad.
‘I’m disappointed, you accept it and just try to prove them wrong,’ Walker said, as reported by the Sun.
‘With a new manager, you are always expecting a few changes.
‘I’m disappointed because to represent your country is always the highest thing.
‘But I haven’t played any minutes this season so you have to take it on the chin.
‘I’ve not performed at any level since coming back from the, so I think it’s the right call from him.’
Walker had added that Carsley had called up to explain his decision, while he reiterated his desire to add to his 90 caps.
