Kyle Walker feels content with retirement from England football
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 9:18 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Former England defender Kyle Walker expressed he is 'at ease' with his decision to retire from international football. Walker, who turned 36 in May, retired in March after earning 96 caps with England and participating in five major tournaments. He hopes this choice will extend his club career like former teammate James Milner, who continued playing professionally after his retirement from international duty. Walker, now with Burnley, previously played for Manchester City and aims to enjoy family time while focusing on his club commitments moving forward. He will assess his playing status season by season as he approaches the end of his career.
- •Walker retired from international football, achieving 96 caps.
- •He played in the finals of Euro 2021 and Euro 2024.
- •Burnley starts its Championship campaign on August 16 against West Ham.
- •Walker featured in 36 of Burnley's top-flight games in 2025-26.
- •He aspires to extend his playing career like James Milner.
- 9:18 PMYahoo Sports — Defender Walker 'at ease' with England retirement
- 9:18 PMBBC Sport — Defender Walker 'at ease' with England retirement
"Former England defender Kyle Walker says he is "at ease" with his decision to quit international football and hoped it could lead to an extended club career, similar to that enjoyed by James Milner.
"Former England defender Kyle Walker says he is "at ease" with his decision to quit international football and hoped it could lead to an extended club career, similar to that enjoyed by James Milner.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 9:18 PMDefender Walker 'at ease' with England retirement
Former England defender Kyle Walker says he is "at ease" with his decision to quit international football and hoped it could lead to an extended club career, similar to that enjoyed by James Milner.
- BBC SportAug 5, 2026, 9:18 PMDefender Walker 'at ease' with England retirement
Former England defender Kyle Walker says he is "at ease" with his decision to quit international football and hoped it could lead to an extended club career, similar to that enjoyed by James Milner.
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