Source: Daily_Mail
Kyle Walker wants first team role at Tottenham
Kyle Walker wants to be part of England's Euro 2012 squad and become a Tottenham regular after being hailed as the 'new Roberto Carlos.'[LNB]Walker was labelled with that tag by sections of the foreign media after a superb performance for England Under-21s against Spain during the summer European Championship finals.[LNB] Big time: Walker is in line to make his full international debut against Holland[LNB]He reaped the benefits of a season-long loan at Aston Villa, signed a new five-year contract at Spurs and has now been included in the England squad for Wednesday's home clash with Holland at Wembley.[LNB]But Walker knows there is much work to do before he can realise his double objective for club and country.[LNB] Catching the eye: Walker has been impressive for England at Under 21 level[LNB]Walker said: 'It's been a whirlwind two years. There have been a lot of big steps in my career[LNB]'The summer has been all football but it's all been good. The Tottenham contract, I'm happy for, and hopefully I can get into the team now and push forward there.[LNB]'There are a lot of quality players at Tottenham and it is going to be difficult.[LNB]'But it is massively important for me to be playing week in and week out. I've had a taste of it at Villa, playing week in and week out at Premier League level.[LNB]'I'd like to think I've proved I can play Premier League football and hopefully the gaffer (Harry Redknapp) puts some trust in me and plays me.[LNB]'I feel at Spurs I need to get a couple of games and show the gaffer what I can do and also the fans who have seen very little of me.'[LNB]Walker has been on the verge of an England breakthrough for a considerable time and Glen Johnson's absence through injury against the Dutch has enhanced his chances.[LNB]He said: 'It should be a special occasion in anyone's career to play for your country.[LNB]'Who wouldn't be excited? It's what I dreamed off since I started playing football, to play for England, and hopefully it comes.[LNB]'Playing for your country is massive at any level and to go to Euro 2012 would be something special.[LNB]'It would be a special moment in my career - and I want to play.[LNB]'But I've got to take small steps rather than looking for a year's progress, I want to take small steps and see what happens.[LNB]'I'm just turned 21 and I'm willing to learn, and hopefully I can learn off the likes of John Terry, Rio Ferdinand here, experienced defenders, and take a leaf out of their book.'[LNB] Loan star: Walker spent the first half of last season at QPR[LNB]The level-headed Walker plays down the comparisons with Roberto Carlos but believes he made a favourable impression during the Under-21 finals in Denmark.[LNB]Walker added: 'It is a good level, it was a good experience for me, getting away with England and hopefully preparing myself for future tournaments to come.[LNB]'It did help me. I did well although the tournament for the team was not what we expected.[LNB]'It was on TV and hopefully I did the right things.'[LNB]Walker was a striker in his younger days and admits he has never lost that ability to surge forward down the flanks.[LNB]He said: 'I'm a defender. My main objective is to defend. Going forward is just a bonus of my game and I just want to learn off defenders really. [LNB]'But I started off as a centre-forward and that has probably helped me out a lot.[LNB]'I like to go forward, I like to attack, and wingers don't want to track you back these days.'[LNB] CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE FANTASY FOOTBALL GAMEWho's a Clever(ly) boy, then? United midfielder in England squad, Wilshere and Carrick out Welbeck ahead of Bent and Defoe as England boss Capello names squad for Holland clashTottenham 2 Athletic Bilbao 1: Defoe fires reminder after Modric given hero's welcomeAll the latest Tottenham news, features and opinion[LNB]
