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Which England players will impress the most during the group stages?

By James Fudge

SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JUNE 13: Raheem Sterling of England holds his ankle during a training session as part of the England media access at Spartak Zelenogorsk Stadium ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2018 on June 13, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images)
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JUNE 13: Raheem Sterling of England holds his ankle during a training session as part of the England media access at Spartak Zelenogorsk Stadium ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2018 on June 13, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 02: Kyle Walker of England during the International Friendly match between England and Nigeria at Wembley Stadium on June 2, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 02: Kyle Walker of England during the International Friendly match between England and Nigeria at Wembley Stadium on June 2, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) /

Kyle Walker

The right-back is a sure thing to start today but in an unfamiliar position of right centre back. The 28-year-old has expressed his disappointment at not playing his regular position but is looking forward to the challenge.

It was obvious that Walker will not be playing as a right-back this tournament after Southgate named two right backs in the squad, Kieran Trippier and Trent Alexander-Arnold. He was used in his unfamiliar position during the Nigeria friendly and excelled.

Walker is likely to have an unpredictable tournament due to his uncomfortable position he now finds himself in the back 3. Many England supporters will be hoping that the former Tottenham player will carry his Manchester City form into the tournament.

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