Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says Kyle Walker and Kalvin Philips can make England's World Cup squad.

Guardiola says they are unlikely to play for their club until after the World Cup but has not ruled them out of making Gareth Southgate's squad for Qatar.

Walker has been out with a groin injury, whilst Phillips has had shoulder surgery.

Guardiola says the pair are recovering well but ruled them both out of tomorrow's Premier League at Leicester and said he thought they might not be available for him until after the World Cup.

Asked about how Walker and Phillips had reacted to their situation, Guardiola said: “In a positive way. They are optimistic and they are in touch with the national team. Hopefully they will be OK to be selected but it is up to the national team."

Guardiola also said striker Erling Haaland's fitness would be assessed before he decided whether to pick the Norwegian this weekend.

“He is better," said Guardiola. “He is training this afternoon and we will assess in a few hours."