Garth Crooks thinks former Tottenham Hotspur defender Kyle Walker is playing ‘the best football of his career’.
The 33-year-old scored his first goal for England during the international break and he continued that form as Manchester City came from behind to beat in-form West Ham United on Saturday.
Not forgetting that Kyle Walker was a key member of Manchester City’s Treble-winning side last season.
Either way, this current form for the ex-Tottenham man has seen Garth Crooks claim that he is an ‘early shout for footballer of the year’, as he told BBC Sport.
After spending nearly a decade in the colours of Tottenham, the all-action fullback headed for the exit door in order to win trophies.
And you can’t fault Walker for the move he made because he is now, not just one of the best defenders in the world, but feared players in Europe.
Kyle Walker playing the best football of his career
“He played – and scored – for England in a 1-1 draw against Ukraine in Poland, and three days later featured for the entire match against Scotland at Hampden Park,” said Crooks.
“Walker then returned to his club and put in a sterling performance at London Stadium. There was even a moment in the match when Walker’s burst of speed down the right made Zouma look like he was running in treacle.
“The England full-back is currently playing the best football of his career and in the best team in Europe. If he continues playing like this, he must be an early shout for footballer of the year.”
Kyle Walker – a Premier League legend
Given that Walker is still going, then he still has plenty of more chapters to write in his career, but as of now, he puts himself up there with the best of the best.
He was outstanding in the colours of Tottenham and for a Mauricio Pochettino side that dazzled its way into numerous Champions League finishes.
And now he has won the lot at the Etihad.
That’s why he can claim to perhaps be, not just the greatest right-back during the Premier League era, but in English football history.
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