Walker start for England lets Milan set new record | OneFootball

Kyle Walker starts in Thomas Tuchel’s first match, meaning Milan are the non-British club to have given the most England players, beating Real Madrid.

The Three Lions take on Albania in the Nations League play-offs this evening, which also happens to be the debut of new coach Tuchel.

He has chosen his starting XI, which includes Walker at right-back.

Walker sixth Milan player to earn England cap

Kyle Walker of England controls the ball during the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League B Group B2 match between England and Republic of Ireland at Wembley Stadium on November 17, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

This is the first appearance for England since he made the transfer from Manchester City to Milan in the January window.

That means he becomes the sixth different Milan player to represent England, which sets a new record.

Until now, the Rossoneri had been on a par with Real Madrid in contributing five players apiece to England, but Walker puts the Serie A side over the top.

Somewhat surprisingly, Sampdoria are next in line with three, while Bari, Inter, Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Olympique Marseille and AS Monaco had two apiece.

Milan’s other five players to represent England while at San Siro are Fikayo Tomori, David Beckham, Mark Hateley, Ray Wilkins and Luther Blissett.