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England’s Walker & Phillips dilemma

England boss Gareth Southgate faces a Kyle Walker and Kalvin Phillips dilemma as they battle to get the plane to Qatar. writes KEN LAWRENCE.

Walker is recovering from groin surgery while Phillips also required surgery after dislocating his shoulder in three games in his £50million summer move from Leeds United.

Both, Pep Guardiola insists, are making progress but not fast enough to earn guaranteed places in Southgate’s 26-man World Cup squad, which is due to be announced on November 13.

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But he won’t start in City games, and neither will Walker, Guardiola stresses: “I think they’re getting better, especially Kalvin, but they’re out.

“They won’t be ready until after the World Cup.

“They’re positive, optimistic, they’re in touch with Gareth.

“I don’t know, hopefully they can be ready to be picked.

“Kalvin feels very comfortable, his mobility in the shoulder is perfect.

“He has to avoid contact with his teammates at the moment.

“If he’s fit and I think he can play, maybe he can make a few minutes.

“They’re getting better, especially Kalvin, but they’re both out.”