Kyle Walker has proved Roy Keane fallacious as Man City and England defender responds to reward he was ‘operating like a 19-year-old’ in opposition to Denmark

For membership and nation Kyle Walker continues to be a mainstay, with the Man City full-back starring for England at this summer time’s European Championship.

It could come as a shock to some, Roy Keane instantly springs to thoughts, that Walker remains to be working on the very highest stage on a constant foundation.

The Manchester United captain’s explosive ‘automobile crash’ verdict on Walker  following City’s 1-1 draw with Liverpool in November 2020 was met with widespread condemnation, together with from talkSPORT’s very personal Simon Jordan.

Keane branded the Three Lions defender an ‘fool’ for fouling Sadio Mane and making a gift of a penalty through the Premier League encounter on the Etihad.

Requested how Mane earned himself a spot-kick, Keane informed Sky Sports activities: “As a result of he’s up in opposition to an fool.

“Kyle Walker, persons are telling me he’s enjoying nicely, I don’t suppose so. This man is 30 years of age, a world participant, he’s a automobile crash.

“He retains on making these sort of errors. He was rightfully punished for it.”

Does the right-back have flaws to his recreation? Sure. However do the positives outweigh the negatives? Completely.

His defensive restoration abilities, mixed along with his energy and tempo, are matched by few – if any – within the recreation.

Walker starred for Gareth Southgate’s males on Wednesday evening as they secured an extra-time 2-1 victory in opposition to Denmark.

And talking after the sport on Sports activities Bar, Andy Goldstein waxed lyrical over the defender’s skills.

“I’ve to say Kyle Walker was unbelievable… formally the quickest man on the planet,” Goldstein informed talkSPORT.

“He had a shaky second within the first-half I believe, however then after that, his tempo, he was operating like he was 19!

“He’s electrical, he received again to cowl and received us out of jail numerous occasions. He was implausible.”

Goldstein’s co-host Jason Cundy, the previous Chelsea defender, additionally labelled Walker’s show ‘distinctive’.

talkSPORT’s England correspondent’s Faye Carruthers was pitchside at Wembley to get Walker’s response to the historic victory and Goldstein’s compliments.

He stated: “I’ve received to maintain these younger ones on their toes, haven’t I!

“Nah pay attention, I really feel match, I really feel so good, it’s been a protracted powerful season competing in the whole lot we’ve competed for at membership stage, however you discover an additional little bit of vitality from someplace. 

“If you happen to can’t discover vitality on an evening like tonight, with an environment like tonight, I’m within the fallacious recreation.

“So long as I’m rested, we’ve received a coach trip again to St George’s Park and I’m positive there’ll be a little bit of music and celebrations, however then it’s full deal with our restoration tomorrow.

“Full focus to ensure we’re totally tuned in for the powerful recreation that we’ve received in opposition to Italy on Sunday.”