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Kyle Walker didn’t hesitate when naming the best right-back in the world who has ‘everything’

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Published 09:32 30 May 2024 GMT+1

Kyle Walker didn’t hesitate when naming the best right-back in the world who has ‘everything’

Walker has made his choice out of a competitive field.

Ryan Smart

Ryan Smart

Manchester City captain Kyle Walker didn't hesitate when naming the best right-back in the world right now.

The 34-year-old captained City to their fourth consecutive Premier League title earlier this month, as part of a leadership group that also contains Kevin De Bruyne, Ruben Dias, Rodri and Bernardo Silva.

Walker has been one of the most consistent right-backs on the planet since arriving at City in 2016, with his defensive game developing significantly to go alongside his searing pace.

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It's quite apt, therefore, that his new podcast is called 'You'll Never Beat Kyle Walker' - a homage to the fact that, if you start a footrace against Walker, the vast majority of players aren't going to win it.

On the podcast, co-hosted by Love Island star and TV presenter Chris Hughes, Walker was asked about his main competitors in the battle to be the best right-back in the football world.

And the City star had zero hesitation when naming who he believes currently holds the right to be called the best in their position.

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He said: "Reece James.

"He's just got everything. Everything. If I could make the complete right-back, it would be him.

"Defend, attack, technically, both feet, dead ball situations. Quick.

"If I was to build a right-back, I'd go with my strength, Achraf Hakimi's pace, Joao Cancelo's technical ability, Trent Alexander-Arnold's passing. Dani Carvajal's mentality.

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"And I think Reece James' football brain. Because he played in midfield for a long time. But if I was to round them all up in one, I'd say Reece. He's got a bit of everything."

James' season has been blighted by injury, with the Blues captain missing out on England's provisional Euro 2024 squad as a result.

His best season for Chelsea was in 2021/22, when he scored five and assisted nine goals during a superb individual campaign.

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After missing much of the second half of the most recent season through injury, the 24-year-old registered an assist on his return against Nottingham Forest but was then sent off during a 2-1 win over Brighton.

Featured Image Credit: Getty / You'll Never Beat Kyle Walker

Topics: Manchester City, Kyle Walker, Reece James, Premier League, Football, Chelsea

Ryan Smart
Ryan Smart

Live in constant hope of the top flight as a Preston North End fan. Written in the past for SPORF, GiveMeSport and more.

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