Kyle Walker races into England line-up

  Imagine a full back with the defensive qualities of Gary Neville and attacking instinct of Ashley Cole. Fabio Capello will not have to fantasise about that for much longer. Kyle Walker is set for his England debut after the Tottenham defender, who is on loan at Aston Villa, was handed a shock call-up for England's friendly in Denmark on Wednesday. Villa thriller: Walker is ideal full backGlen Johnson remains Capello's first-choice right back, but doubts over the Liverpool star's defensive play linger. Now it seems England may have finally found a replacement for Neville. 'I've always looked up to Neville. He's not the quickest and isn't really like an Ashley Cole in terms of getting forward,' said Walker. On target: Walker scored Villa's second goal'But not many people beat him and you're not going to stay at Manchester United all your career if you're not good at defending. 'When I became a right back, my coach told me to look at Neville and Cole. Cole for going forward and Neville for the defending.' Modern-day full backs can no longer merely be good defenders. Walker, 20, joined Sheffield United at the age of seven and became one of their most highly rated youngsters. Queens Park Rangers manager Neil Warnock took him on loan last September, where he made 20 appearances in four months. 'Kyle is a super athlete, good as anyone around going forward but still has a bit to learn on the defensive side,' Warnock told Sportsmail. 'I first saw Kyle when he was around 12 or 13 and the first thing that struck me about him then was his sheer enthusiasm. 'He played everywhere. When they are that good, the player will always find their rightful position.' Walker had been blossoming as a striker before he was turned into one of the country's brightest full backs. His long-range goal in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Fulham, and first league goal, was a glimpse of what could have been. He said: 'I've been frustrated not to score more goals but it's not my job any more. 'I was converted to a defender in my second year of scholarship. It was Sheffield United's idea. I was small and it benefited me. 'I've grown a bit since then.'  Aston Villa 2 Fulham 2: Clint Dempsey salvages a point for stubborn CottagersIn-form striker Darren Bent is a snip at ?24m, claim Aston VillaAston Villa FC news from across the web  Explore more:People: Neil Warnock, Gary Neville, Fabio Capello, Glen Johnson, Ashley Cole Places: Liverpool, United Kingdom, Denmark

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