Kyle Walker is relishing his battle with Nathaniel Clyne for the right to be called England's first-choice right-back. The Tottenham defender will make his long-awaited return to action following a nine month spell on the sidelines with an abdominal injury against Besiktas on Thursday night. In Walker's absence, Southampton's Clyne has made his international debut and impressed on his first two appearances under Roy Hodgson. Tottenham players train in Turkey ahead of their Europa League clash with Besiktas Tottenham defender Walker will return against Besiktas after a nine-month spell out injured Walker is looking forward to competing with Nathanial Clyne (right) for England's right-back berth
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Kyle Walker will make his long-awaited return from injury in Tottenham's Europa League clash with Besiktas on Thursday
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The Spurs defender is looking forward to competing with Southampton's Nathanial Clyne for England's right-back slot
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Walker is confident after taking on the likes of Glen Johnson and Micah Richards in the past
When I came in for @placeholder there were Micah Richards and Glen Johnson in front of me,' said the Spurs defender.