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'JOE HART NEXT?'

Kyle Walker takes England free-kick against Slovenia and Twitter isn’t happy about it

Manchester City defender was on set-piece duty and it caused quite a reaction on social media

SOCIAL media wasn't happy about England's latest set-piece taker on Thursday night.

The Three Lions had a free-kick 20 yards out during the first half of the World Cup qualifier at Wembley.

 Kyle Walker took an England free-kick from 20 yards out
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Kyle Walker took an England free-kick from 20 yards outCredit: AFP
 Kyle Walker didn't trouble the target with his free-kick
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Kyle Walker didn't trouble the target with his free-kickCredit: Rex Features

Many expected Harry Kane to step up and fire a shot on goal.

But instead, it was Manchester City right back Kyle Walker.

Walker didn't trouble the target, and that led to quite a reaction Twitter.

One social media user commented: "I expect Southgate's resignation at half time purely for allowing Kyle Walker to take a free-kick."

Another Twitter post read: "First Harry Kane then Kyle Walker taking the free kick, who’s next - Joe Hart?!"

There were thousands of empty seats at the home of football for the World Cup qualifier.

 Kyle Walker splashes some water over his face in a freshen up
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Kyle Walker splashes some water over his face in a freshen upCredit: Getty Images
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