Manchester City News
By Tom Procter
Published on 2024-08-29 17:00:00
Manchester City players have been key members of the England squad in recent years, with Gareth Southgate frequently selecting players from the Etihad Stadium during Pep Guardiola’s tenure. Lee Carsley, the interim England manager, has named his first squad, which includes City stars Jack Grealish, Phil Foden, John Stones, and Rico Lewis, but surprisingly leaves out Kyle Walker. Carsley explained that Walker’s omission was due to his lack of playing time this season, as City is easing him back into the team.
Despite Walker’s past contributions to the England team, his exclusion from Carsley’s squad suggests a potential decline in form. The emergence of young talent like Rico Lewis presents a challenge for Walker to reclaim his spot in both club and country teams. Pep Guardiola’s decision not to immediately reintegrate Walker into the City squad further reinforces the need for the experienced defender to elevate his performance to secure his place in the team.
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