In a state famous for REM and Gone with the Wind, Georgia peaches and the Masters golf, Anton Walkes is an Englishman abroad, blazing a trail in Major League Soccer.
The 23-year-old Londoner joined Atlanta United on a permanent basis ahead of their new season this spring in what could become a trend for young English players.
Walkes grew up with Harry Winks and Kyle Walker-Peters at Tottenham ’s academy but when the time came to leave in search of regular football he made a bold decision.
It was former Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino who persuaded him to move to MLS on loan. After a further loan spell back in England with Portsmouth, he could not wait to get back to the States.
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