In their 5-0 thumping of the Republic of Ireland in the UEFA Nations League, England, led by vice captain Kyle Walker, put on a show.Alongside Marc Guehi, Kyle Walker began as center-back in a back four that also included Tino Livramento and Lewis Hall.The Manchester Evening News said that Pep Guardiola acknowledged the Englishman was “not ready for 90 minutes at all” during Manchester City’s 2-1 loss to Brighton & Hove Albion.However, Lee Carsley risked Guardiola’s fury by starting the 34-year-old in consecutive games against Greece and Ireland.Even if Walker is judged unable to start against Tottenham Hotspur, it would be ideal for Pep Guardiola if his other defenders are. Bernardo Silva acknowledged that City needed the international break to have a fully-fit squad.

Walker would have been thrilled to be a member of a Three Lions squad that won two straight games, giving up no goals while scoring eight, after having watched his City club lose four straight games.

How Ramsdale and Curtis Jones reacted to Kyle Walker’s Instagram post

The former Spurs right-back will be hoping to become a starter under Thomas Tuchel.

But for that to be the case, the veteran will have to show Tuchel that he is consistent for both club and country.

After England’s emphatic victory against Ireland, Walker took to Instagram to caption his post: “The perfect international camp, two wins and two clean sheets. I appreciate all of your help. Now looking forward to getting back to the Premier League.”

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“Yes sir,” Aaron Ramsdale, who is on loan from Arsenal at Southampton, said, adding a “fire emoji.”

Curtis Jones, a midfielder for Liverpool, only added the emojis for “muscle” and “heart” to the post of the six-time Premier League champion.

Given his tremendous club and international career, the Sheffield-born defender must be respected by players like Ramsdale (26), Jones (23), and others.

England vs. Ireland Walker statsWalker’s main goal will be to continue playing at his best for as long as he can.

The decorated speedster has fulfilled all requirements at the club level.

The question of why he was unable to win a major tournament, however, may still haunt his international career, as it has for every England player since 1966. Walker shown that he still has the desire to play for his country in his most recent match against Ireland.

When tested, the Manchester City captain was solid at the back.

But largely, England were on the front foot against Ireland as Walker was left relatively untested.

The treble-winner will be hoping the Sky Blues can return to being as dominant sooner rather than later.