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Published on 2024-07-09 18:30:00
Manchester City has the most players representing their countries in the 2024 European Championship, with 14 players from Pep Guardiola’s squad participating in the tournament. However, one pundit, Simon Jordan, has expressed concerns about City’s Kyle Walker, noting that the defender seems to be declining and not performing up to his usual standard. Despite starting all five games for England and having strong defensive statistics, Walker has received a rather underwhelming tournament rating of 6.55/10 from WhoScored, making him the tenth-highest-rated player in the squad.
Walker’s performances at the Euros have also been criticized by other talkSPORT pundits, with Stuart Pearce expressing his disappointment in the defender’s displays. Despite his lackluster performances, Walker has been a consistent presence in the England team, starting every game and playing every minute of action. While he may not have stood out as a star player for his country this summer, Gareth Southgate still considers Walker to be an important part of the Three Lions team, highlighting his experience and contributions to the squad.
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