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Why does Kyle Walker have holes in his socks?

The England international is known for wearing socks with large gaping holes in them, and the reason is more practical than you'd think

Manchester City and England defender Kyle Walker has often been spotted sporting socks with large, gaping holes on the back in a clear DIY endeavour.

They are, at times, a bizarre sight, a stark contrast to the normally crisp and uniform attire of kits on matchday and flashy boots.

So why does the right-back cut his socks with scissors, and is it merely a pre-match ritual? Goal explains why Walker – and a few other footballers – wear holey socks.