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Kyle Walker's set for a Fab call
Posted Wednesday, October 05, 2011 by Dailystar.co.uk

Kyle Walker's set for a Fab call
Above: Kyle Walker is ready to pull on an England shirt

FABIO CAPELLO is considering giving a shock England debut to right-back Kyle Walker in the crunch Euro 2012 qualifier against Montenegro on Friday.

Capello was at White Hart Lane on Sunday to see Walker become Tottenham’s hero with the winner – his first goal for the club – in the 2-1 north London derby triumph over Arsenal.

If Capello does go with Walker, the rookie faces a tough challenge as he will be facing up to Montenegro dangerman Mirko Vucinic, who Spurs looked at in the transfer window.

Signed by Juventus from Roma for £13.5m this summer, Vucinic scored the only goals of the game in Euro 2012 qualifying wins over Wales and Switzerland and is rated by many as one of the best left-footed players in Europe.

Capello’s regular right-back, Glen Johnson, is injured and in England’s last two fixtures, against Bulgaria and Wales, Manchester United’s Chris Smalling was preferred.

Smalling’s club team-mate Phil Jones and Manchester City’s Micah Richards are also available.

But Capello is understood to be seriously considering playing

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