Kyle Walker and wife Annie Kilner celebrate in the stands with kids after England win on Father’s Day
KYLE Walker and his wife Annie Kilner celebrated in the stands with their kids after England’s win on Father’s Day.
Annie flew out to Gelsenkirchen to watch the Three Lions take on Serbia – with Kyle playing the full 90 minutes.
The Manchester City full back served up a delicious ball to release Bukayo Saka in the build-up to England’s winner.
Kyle came close to netting a goal of his own – but tried to tee up Harry Kane instead.
At full time Kyle was spotted joining Annie and their kids in the stands in the Veltins-Arena.
She had watched the tense 1-0 win surrounded by England WAGS and their children.
One of the kids was wearing a No. 2 shirt – Kyle’s number – with “Dad” in place of the defender’s name.
It comes after Kyle and Annie welcomed their fourth baby together in April.
The couple told close pals their newest arrival is called Rezon, an ancient Aramaic name meaning “Prince”.
Kyle’s ex-girlfriend Lauryn Goodman reportedly booked tickets and flights to Germany so her son Kairo could see Kyle play.
But influencer Lauryn reportedly ditched plans to attend last night’s clash with Serbia.
Captain Harry Kane was also spotted hugging his wife Kate in the stands after he was denied by a brilliant Predrag Rajkovic save.
The couple posed for a selfie and caught up with Harry’s brother Charlie, who was also in Gelsenkirchen.
Chelsea ace Conor Gallagher was also among the celebrating players as he was snapped with partner Aine May Kennedy.
The two shared an embrace in the stands after the midfielder made a good impact off the bench.
Ollie Watkins had a cuddle with partner Ellie Alderson after the match.
A picture of the Aston Villa forward hugging Ellie was posted on her Instagram story.
Jarrod Bowen‘s partner Dani Dyer was also at the Veltins-Arena showing her support.
She shared a picture of herself wearing the England shirt before a video of the West Ham ace warming up.
The winger managed to get onto the pitch in the second half and set up Kane’s chance.
Match-winner Bellingham was cheered on by his family including dad Mark and mother Denise.
Little brother and Sunderland star Jobe Bellingham was also in attendance to watch the win.
Bukayo Saka‘s girlfriend Tolami Benson and Jordan Pickford‘s wife were also pictured at the ground.
Tolami wore a chic leather jacket in a nod to the forward’s early days at Arsenal.
PLAYER RATINGS
By Tom Barclay
HERE is how SunSport rated England’s display in their opening game of the Euros.
Jordan Pickford – 7
Did not have too many saves to make, in truth, but then was alert to cracker of a strike from Dusan Vlahovic late on.
Marshalled his defence throughout with his usually vocal approach. His distribution, particularly with long balls, continues to be an asset.
Kyle Walker – 7
Delicious ball in behind from England’s vice captain released Saka in the build-up to our opener.
The Manchester City man probably should have had a goal of his own too when racing in behind, but he tried to tee up one of Harry Kane or Phil Foden instead and found neither.
John Stones – 6
OK display from England’s most experienced centre-back, who just about cleared a dangerous cross late deep into first-half stoppage time.
Had missed training on Wednesday due to a stomach bug, confessing he felt utterly dreadful, but this result will have perked him right up.
Marc Guehi – 7
Looked anything but the weak link in England’s defence that many had portrayed him to be in the build-up.
Crystal Palace man Guehi was sharp against two top strikers in Mitrovic and Dusan Vlahovic, fully justifying Gareth Southgate’s faith in him.
Kieran Trippier – 7
The Newcastle man may not be the tallest but he still won plenty of high balls with some brave headers.
He offered real width at times, flying up the left-hand side, despite naturally being a right-back.
Declan Rice – 8
A mature and disciplined performance from one quarter of England’s leadership group that also includes Harry Kane, Walker and Bellingham.
Rice played in front of the defence, unlike the No8 role he has had of late for Arsenal, and was a calming presence when mopping up throughout.
Trent Alexander-Arnold – 7
An all-action display from Liverpool’s hybrid full-back, who started in the middle of midfield.
One particular first-half interception almost sparked a goal for Kyle Walker – though Trent was also a tad fortunate at one pont when his miscontol was not punished by Mitrovic who fired wide.
Jude Bellingham – 9
What a player and what a privilege it is that we get to call him ours.
Starting his third major tournament aged just 20, the Real Madrid superstar proved he belongs on this stage with a masterful performance which included a brilliantly brave header to give England the lead.
Bukayo Saka – 8
England’s best player on the night after Bellingham, Saka was electric down the right hand side, having his opposing defender on toast several times.
It was his deflected cross which assisted Bellingham’s opener. Was taken off with 15 minutes to go, having recently come back from a groin injury.
Harry Kane – 5
England’s captain – and darling of Germany after his incredible impact with Bayern Munich this season – had a quiet game.
He must have thought he had killed the game off when rising for a late header, but it was brilliantly tipped onto the crossbar.
Phil Foden – 5
Not at his sharpest. The Premier League footballer of the year had a few moments where if his touch and passing had been on point then it could have led to something, but they were not.
The curious case of how to translate his Manchester City form to England continues.
Subs
Conor Gallagher (for Alexander-Arnold, 69) – 6
Came on to try to shore things up after sustained Serbian pressure in the second half.
Jarrod Bowen (for Bukayo Saka, 76) – 7
Surprisingly it was the West Ham man given the nod when an impressive Saka was replaced. But Bowen made an instant impact teeing up Kane for a header, which was brilliantly tipped onto the bar.
Kobbie Mainoo (for Jude Bellingham, 86) – 6
Manchester United youngster, like Gallagher, came on to help see it out.