WHEN THEO WALCOTT bagged himself a hat-trick, not to mention the match ball, in the 4-1 qualifying win in Croatia, his place in England's World Cup squad seemed little more than a formality.
Sadly, due to a combination of poor form, and wretched luck with injuries, that place now appears in serious doubt. Walcott's performance against Egypt mirrored his career to date; a positive start culminating in mediocrity.
Of course, it's not Walcott's fault he has been injured, but with Capello only picking players who are performing consistently at club level for the national side, it is imperative the youngster begins to assert himself on a regular basis at Arsenal in the coming weeks.
Both Joe Cole and Ashley Young were left out of the squad entirely for the Egypt game due to a lack of form for Chelsea and Aston Villa respectively, and the bespectacled Italian has proved time and again there is no room for sentiment.
The injury to Aaron Lennon paved the way for Walcott's inclusion this time around, but with Shaun Wright-Phillips and James Milner impressing the Italian during their brief cameos, next time he might not be so lucky.
Sadly, due to a combination of poor form, and wretched luck with injuries, that place now appears in serious doubt. Walcott's performance against Egypt mirrored his career to date; a positive start culminating in mediocrity.
Of course, it's not Walcott's fault he has been injured, but with Capello only picking players who are performing consistently at club level for the national side, it is imperative the youngster begins to assert himself on a regular basis at Arsenal in the coming weeks.
Both Joe Cole and Ashley Young were left out of the squad entirely for the Egypt game due to a lack of form for Chelsea and Aston Villa respectively, and the bespectacled Italian has proved time and again there is no room for sentiment.
The injury to Aaron Lennon paved the way for Walcott's inclusion this time around, but with Shaun Wright-Phillips and James Milner impressing the Italian during their brief cameos, next time he might not be so lucky.
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