Off the PitchBBC SportUnverified source· 5 Aug 2026
Walker at ease with England retirement
Kyle Walker says he's at ease with quitting England, hoping it extends his club career like James Milner's.


K. Walker
player
Who
Kyle Walker
What
Retired from England duty
When
Retirement announced in March
Caps
96 caps
What happened. Kyle Walker said he is at ease with his decision to retire from international football, hoping it leads to a longer club career like James Milner's.
- Walker turned 36 in May and plays for Burnley.
- He featured in Euro 2021 and 2024 finals and 2018 World Cup semi.
- He said the decision was collaborative with his family.
“I made that decision and it was a collaborative decision for me and my family.”
— Kyle Walker
Walker's retirement leaves England with right-back depth issues, as injuries forced midfielders and defenders to deputize.
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