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Most read in FootballQatar 0-2 Ecuador LIVE: ‘Sunday league’ hosts lose opener as Valencia fires double'Families screaming' as riot police deployed to Doha fan park during World Cup openerWorld Cup has chaotic start as ex-Everton and West Ham man and VAR take centre stagedisgustingHowever, the Three Lions boss did have better news regarding Walker.
Southgate added: “He’s close, he’s training with the group, so he’s slightly ahead of where we thought he might be. “He’s an incredible athlete anyway, so he’s got some natural advantages that one or two other players haven’t got.“But also, the rehabilitation link between ourselves and Manchester City’s medical team has been excellent throughout.
“We are really pleased with his progress, we didn’t expect him to be training with the team until after first game and he’s a couple of games ahead of that.”talkSPORT BET OFFER OF THE DAY
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