Kyle Walker-Peters has been doing well for Southampton in the Premier League. So well, in fact, that he’s begun dreaming of representing England’s national team. He already knows that dreams come true, but it remains to be seen if his England dream will be fulfilled on Thursday when Gareth Southgate is expected to name his squad.England squad announcement expected Thursday for two home friendlies (🇨🇭, 🇨🇮) this month. I spoke with #SaintsFC’s Kyle Walker-Peters about his hopes for a debut call-up… 🏴💬 “I’m really happy with my performances this season, and it’s being recognised which is nice.” 1/2 pic.twitter.com/OKX2z7Y4JG— Alfie House (@AlfieHouseEcho) March 14, 2022 England will play Switzerland and Ivory Coast in two friendly matches at Wembley Stadium. With the World Cup approaching, this month’s friendlies will be one of Southgate’s last chances of testing a few players who are on the brink of breaking into the Three Lions setup.Walker-Peters has been one of Ralph Hasenhuttl’s best performers this season, as they occupy the top half of the Premier League and remain in the final eight of the FA Cup.”I’m really happy with my performances this season. I think I’ve done a good job and it’s being recognised which is nice. Of course, I’d love to represent England, but that’s down to the manager. My main focus is performing as well as I can for Southampton and hopefully that will give me the opportunity to go with England.”Wednesday, 22.30: (3.25) Brighton (3.20) Tottenham (2.30)The 24-year-old former Tottenham Hotspur trainee has been moved to the south coast of England in 2020, initially on loan. He established himself as one of the best players who can be equally effective at both right-back and left-back, a trait that England manager Southgate admires. The defender told Daily Echo that he remains hopeful.”My main focus is performing as well as I can for Southampton and hopefully that will give me the opportunity to go with England.”Walker-Peters has already represented England at Under-21 level (©AFP)So far, Southampton have one England international in their captain James Ward-Prowse. Perhaps they’ll have two by the end of the week.
