Kyle Walker to start for England as Thomas Tuchel expected to play back four

Kyle Walker training with England — Thomas Tuchel clearly values Kyle Walker’s leadership - Getty Images/Eddie Keogh

Kyle Walker is expected to edge closer to winning his 100th England cap by starting in Thomas Tuchel’s first match in charge against Albania on Friday night.

Tuchel delayed telling his squad the team for his first match in charge, but Walker is understood to be in line to start at right-back and win his 94th cap for his country.

The 34-year-old has suffered a challenging season, moving to AC Milan from Manchester City, but Tuchel clearly values his leadership.

Elsewhere, Marc Guehi may be a surprise absence, along with Levi Colwill, which could see Dan Burn make his England debut alongside Aston Villa’s Ezri Konsa.

Burn was a surprise inclusion in Tuchel’s squad, but the 32-year-old has performed superbly for Newcastle United this season and could win his first cap.

Tuchel is expected to start with a back four, rather than a three.

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