Overview
- Walker ends his England career after 96 caps across five major tournaments and four managerial eras, ranking 10th on the all-time appearance list.
- His decision confirms he will not be considered for Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad this summer.
- Walker last featured for England in March 2025 against Albania before Reece James started the subsequent qualifier against Latvia.
- England manager Thomas Tuchel paid tribute, calling Walker one of the nation's greats and praising his dedication over 14 years.
- He will concentrate on his club role at Burnley as the team battles relegation, with his wife Annie Kilner noting the family is expecting a fourth child.