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Double boost for Walcott

Football

By Mirror | Jun 13, 2015

Theo Walcott is closing in on a starting place in England's latest Euro 2016 qualifier - and on a new deal at Arsenal.

Three Lions boss Roy Hodgson is ready to make changes for the trip to Slovenia, withforward Walcott set to get his chance in the forward line - replacing Liverpool's Raheem Sterling, who was booed in last weekend's draw with the Republic of Ireland- in Sunday's match.

Walcott, 26, had a strong end to the season after finally getting back in the line-up following a long injury lay-off.

He scored a hat-trick in the Premier League finale against West Brom then adding the opening goal in the FA Cup final win over Aston Villa.

The Gunners' boss Arsene Wenger is also hoping to seal a new deal with Walcott and with contract talks understood to be progressing well he now seems certain to stay.