You’ll Never Beat Kyle Walker puts listeners in the shoes of a Premier League winner who takes them to places they probably never imagined they would go. From the Champions League Finals, walking out at Anfield, watching England go 1-0 up in a home Euro final, playing a World Cup, facing Lionel Messi, Kyle shares his footballing journey first hand.
In this exciting new commission from BBC SoundsThree Lions legend Kyle Walker tells his story like never before, showcasing the best of British sporting storytelling and bringing audiences together ahead of an exciting summer.
Hosted by Chris Hughes, Kyle reflects on his time in the game from Sheffield United to now. Kyle discusses all things football, his longevity and gives listeners a first-hand insight into what it’s really like to be at the top of the Premier League and international tree for so long. Listeners will also learn who the player is, his background in the game, games of his era, his favorite opponents, toughest opponents, best goals, worst moments and much more.
In the first episode of You’ll Never Beat Kyle Walker, the Manchester City captain talks to Chris Hughes about the best players he has played with and against. reveals how he defends the toughest wide men in the world and discusses how, despite winning 17 major trophies, he still doubts himself. Kyle also identifies who he thinks is the best right-back in the world – who isn’t called Kyle Walker – puts together his perfect full-back from the best parts of his peers, talks about the standout players in the Premier League who go under the radar against and discusses his solidarity with Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior.
Kyle Walker says: “I’ve been lucky to have an incredible footballing journey so far, from working my way through the ranks at Sheffield United, playing for Spurs and England and winning six Premier League titles and the Champions League with Manchester City . Like all players, I’ve had a lot of ups and downs in my career and worked and played with some incredible people. My new podcast will take a look back at my life in football and I hope football fans will enjoy hearing some of the untold stories of the people who played their part in it. It’s not always easy to put into words what it’s like to be a footballer from the rough times to the glory days – there’s always pressure. The podcast will give listeners new insights into the game and the world of those of us lucky enough to pursue our dreams and play professionally at the highest level.”
Stevie Middleton, commissioning executive of 5 Live says: “You’ll Never Beat Kyle Walker takes listeners beyond the pitch and into the heart of the game from Kyle’s perspective. Most of us can never begin to imagine what it’s like to be the captain of Manchester City, a leader in the England team and one of the best defenders in football – this podcast is all those stories and more with plenty of laughs along the way ».
You’ll Never Beat Kyle Walker is available at BBC Sounds on May 29 with new episodes coming out weekly.
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