Manchester City defender Kyle Walker will start for England against Wales in the third and final group game of the World Cup.
Walker missed the first two games due to injury with Kieran Trippier selected to start at right back. Walker has often played in a more central role for England, but Southgate have opted for a back four so far this tournament.
Now, according to journalist Sami Mokbel, Walker is fit and ready to start England’s third group game.
Kyle Walker in line to make the first start of the World Cup against Wales. @MailSport
— Sami Mokbel (@SamiMokbel81_DM) November 28, 2022
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It will be interesting to see if Southgate now switches to a back five to accommodate Walker in a central role, or if Trippier steps down allowing Walker to slot into right-back.
After the disappointing performance against the USA on Friday night, it would not be a surprise to see Southgate make some big changes.
England still have a good chance of progressing to the next round of the World Cup, but England fans will be desperate for an improved and more exciting performance when they take on Wales, who lost their most recent match against Iran.
