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Kyle Walker wants to play right-back for England at World Cup

Walker 'all for' playing in back-three if it benefits the team

Kyle Walker
Image: Kyle Walker has been playing as part of a back-three for England this year

Kyle Walker has admitted he wants to play at right-back for England, but says he is willing to play as part of a back-three for the good of the team.

The 28-year-old also believes he will be missing out on the chance to achieve his ambition of establishing himself as the best right-back in the world at this summer's World Cup.

Gareth Southgate made the decision to convert Walker into one of his three central defenders in March, and he now looks set to start there for England in Russia.

Speaking to PA Sport, Walker acknowledged the need to put the team before his personal ambitions, but said: "If you ask me where do I want to play, of course I want to play right-back.

England's defender Kyle Walker (L) and England's midfielder Jack Wilshere react after England lost1-2 to Iceland in the Euro 2016 round of 16 football matc
Image: Walker was playing at right-back when England were knocked out of Euro 2016

"I've worked my whole career to prove to myself that I can be the best in the world in my position. I feel like showcasing that at the World Cup would probably get me there but it's about whatever I need to do for the team.

"If the gaffer feels me playing at right centre-half is beneficial to the team then why not? It's still a relatively new experience for me, but it's new tools in my toolbox.

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"As long as I'm on the field that's the main thing. If the gaffer feels I will improve the team playing there, I'm all for that."

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England begin their World Cup campaign against Tunisia on Monday, before completing Group G with games against Panama and Belgium.

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