Gareth Southgate, the England team’s manager, revealed that Kyle Walker has been convinced to continue playing for his country. At 34 years old, Walker is the oldest player in England’s Euro 2024 squad and shows no signs of slowing down. This tournament marks his fifth major competition with England, and the team faces Denmark in a crucial match on Thursday. A win would secure their spot in the last 16 of the tournament.
Despite previous talks of retirement from international duty, Southgate expressed confidence in Walker’s commitment to representing his country. Walker draws inspiration from players like Pepe, who at 41, is still playing for Portugal. He also mentions other veteran players such as Luka Modric, who continue to excel at the highest levels of the game.
Walker remains uncertain about when he will retire from international football but believes that as long as he is performing well for his club and earning a place in the England team, he is in contention to continue representing his country. He expresses confidence in his abilities and physical condition, indicating that age is not a factor that will dictate his future in the sport.
