Former Sheffield United academy chief Ron Reid has recalled Kyle Walker coming through the system.

The Manchester City defender was outstanding for England at Euro 2020.

Reid recalled to City's website: "Kyle was quiet, but he always had an opinion.

“He never spoke out of turn, but when he was invited to have an opinion, I seem to remember it was always a sensible one.

“He could be a joker, but he was not a loudmouth. He seemed to have sensible opinions.

“I'd describe Kyle as a student of the game, but he didn't force his opinions on anybody. He waited to be asked.

“But at times, when things weren't going well, he would reason why they weren't going well.

“I am not totally surprised he is in the leadership group, because he always seemed to have a level head on him.

“Kyle was quite a humble lad. He never shouted his mouth off about how good he was, he just got on with it.

“When he gave his opinion, it was astute.

“He was knowledgeable, he knew his position, he knew his role and what was expected.

“He was a mature player."