Walker thanks Pep for his support and reveals Southgate's supportive message
GRATEFUL Kyle last night thanked his Man City manager Pep Guardiola and England's Gareth Southgate for supporting him.
Kyle called the Spaniard “incredible”.
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He said: “He didn't know what was happening.
'I didn't want to tell him because I didn't want him to think I wasn't there mentally.
“I cannot thank him enough for the understanding and belief he has shown in me over the past four years.”
Pep, 53, named Kyle captain despite objections from some fans.
And the pair hugged on the pitch after a 1-0 win against Spurs in the FA Cup last Friday.
Kyle was visibly emotional and punched the air repeatedly.
He said Southgate – who made him England captain against North Macedonia last year – sent a supportive text message after his latest sex scandal.
He declined to reveal details but said: “Your national coach reaching out in times of need goes beyond just football.”
Kyle described the occasion at the time as a “fantastic moment for me and my family.”
In his interview he said: “To put on the England shirt and play for your country, remembering that I led my country out, you will never beat that.
“Only winning something with England would top that.”