If there is one position for which Gareth Southgate has an embarrassment of riches, it is right-back.
And if fans were canvassed for their view on who should fill it, there is a good chance the vote would be split three or even four ways. But with only three England matches between now and the start of Qatar 2022, it is clear which player is in the driving seat.
Two years ago, after flouting Covid rules, Kyle Walker feared his England career was in jeopardy. And, a few months later, he expressed exactly the same fears after being sent off against Iceland in September, 2020.
