Kyle Walker is hopeful of making England’s 26 man squad when it is named on Thursday.
England boss Gareth Southgate will keep his squad guessing with players expected to be told by a text message at lunchtime ahead of the 2pm announcement. Southgate may make a couple of exceptions and make phone calls with Walker and his Manchester City team mate Kalvin Phillips among those still sweating on their places.
Walker underwent groin surgery last month and is confident of being ready to play a part even if he is unlikely to be fit enough to start in England’s opener against Iran on November 21.
