Walker: Being dropped by Manchester City a reality check

Kyle Walker says it was a reality check to be dropped by Manchester City.

The England right-back was on the bench for three consecutive Premier League games, including a crunch clash with title rivals Liverpool on January 3.

But Pep Guardiola put Walker back into the team for Monday's 3-0 win against Wolves, who had Willy Boly sent off when one behind, at the Etihad Stadium on Monday.

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Walker contributed to City's first clean sheet in the Premier League since November as a Gabriel Jesus brace and Conor Coady's late own goal earned the champions their fifth straight win in all competitions.

And the defender feels he has learned lessons by being given a spell on the sidelines by City…