Mirror

Jamie Carragher has the last laugh at Gary Neville with cheeky Kyle Walker comment

Below is a summary of the full article. Click here for the full version from Mirror or go back to LFC Live.


Daily Mirror IconSportFootballGary NevilleKyle Walker rolled back the years for Burnley against Leeds United and Jamie Carragher believes he is the best right-back in Premier League history - not Gary Neville.Jamie Carragher has declared Kyle Walker as the best right-back in Premier League history - not Gary Neville. The Liverpool legend reckons the former Manchester City player's longevity gives him the edge over his old adversary, delivering his verdict with a deliberate dig.Walker's impressive display during Burnley's 2-0 triumph vs Leeds United sparked the comparison from Carragher.



Who is the best right-back in the Premier League?""At 35, he's still bursting forward. At 35, Gary Neville was getting run ragged by Jerome Thomas at West Brom so that, for me, it gives Kyle Walker the final [say]."Carragher, who could not help but chuckle whilst making that observation - on MNF - was referencing the final match of Neville's playing career on New Year's Day in 2011.

"I was struggling mentally at that time," he confessed."It's never one single moment, but that was the tipping point. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.