Kyle Walker has revealed that snubbed players do not get kicked from the England group chat, forcing them to awkwardly mute the conversation.
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- International call-ups represent a career high
- Three Lions stars constantly added to WhatsApp group
- Overlooked players forced to watch on from afar
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WHAT HAPPENED?
The long-standing tradition of managers phoning new additions to their ranks remains in place, with star turns around the world considering that discussion to be a high point in their respective careers.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
In the case of England, those that are called upon to represent their country are added to a WhatsApp group. Friendly banter can be exchanged between those lucky enough to pull on the famous Three Lions shirt.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Said chat is, however, not updated for each passing fixture. That means those overlooked by their national team boss – with Thomas Tuchel currently calling the shots with England – can find themselves on the outside looking in.
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WHAT KYLE WALKER SAID
Veteran defender Walker is still being selected at present and has told his : "There is a group chat and normally they will message you individually – just saying that you made it. Then you will see people getting added into that group chat that have not been in before."
