Guardiola backs dropped Walker to adapt and regain England place


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - AFC Bournemouth v Manchester City - Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, Britain - August 25, 2019 Manchester City's Kyle Walker reacts Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs

(Reuters) - Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said he was surprised by Kyle Walker's omission from the England squad for next month's Euro 2020 qualifiers but backed the right back to regain his place.

England boss Gareth Southgate on Thursday called up uncapped Manchester United right back Aaron Wan-Bissaka ahead of Walker for the home games against Bulgaria and Kosovo.

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