Kyle Walker-Peters' Emergence at Southampton

England are currently spoilt for choice at right-back. World-class young talents Reece James and Trent Alexander-Arnold are competing in the modern-day Lampard vs. Gerrard debate. Even to the extent of discussions around which full-back can operate best in the centre of the park. Then you have 2018 World Cup hero and free-kick specialist Kieran Trippier.

But just to cap it off, serial winner, the man who walked so James and TAA could run, Kyle Walker is still regarded as one of the first names on the team sheet for club and country. Southgate has struggled to juggle these options over the past couple of years. So where does this leave Southampton’s Kyle Walker-Peters?

‘You’ve got grime, you’ve got UK rap. You’ve got this thing that people call Afro Bashment rap, where do you fit in? how would you define your style?’ 

Called up to the senior setup in March, it has been a long road to recognition for the 25-year-old. Southgate has championed England’s brightest young talents since he took over as England manager in 2016, so KWP’s call up almost five years after bursting on to the scene at Tottenham Hotspur is a testament to the dedication and consistency he has shown.