Micah Richards has hailed the impact of Kyle Walker at Burnley following his summer switch from Manchester City.
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Whether it’s on the right of a back three, at wing-back or at his more familiar right-back, Walker has consistently been one of Burnley’s better performers this season.
Despite his excellent form, Walker remains out of Thomas Tuchel’s England reckoning and has gained little attention or plaudits from those in the national media.
But that has now changed, with Richards heaping praise on Walker ahead of today’s game against Wolves – having made his 750th appearance for club and country last time out against Leeds United.
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"I mean, what a player he’s been. In the Premier League, he’s been outstanding,” he told Sky Sports.
Walker made his 750th appearance for club and country against Leeds last time out (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)placeholder image
Walker made his 750th appearance for club and country against Leeds last time out (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
"You talk about right-backs, he’s right up there. We’ve seen this week Gary Neville has been given his plaudits by going into the Hall of Fame, well I’m sure Kyle Walker will be in there as well, he’s been that good.
"What I like about him most is how he’s been able to adapt his game. When he was at Spurs he was bombing up and down, then changed a little bit at Man City. Now he goes into a back three and he’s been absolutely brilliant.”
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