Arsenal stars to feature in International friendly

Silky winger Theo Walcott has been included in Fabio Capello’s 30 man squad against France.

Walcott’s last inclusion in the England set up was in the 2006 World Cup where he sat on the bench for every one of the 5 games.

Will he start? It’s unlikely, David Beckham is back in the squad so he is the obvious favourite to take the right wing position. Theo could start as a centre foward, which could be interesting! Jermaine Defoe is my pick to play upfront, the former Spurs striker has been on fire for his new team Portsmouth. Maybe him and Theo could get a partnership going upfront?

Walcott gave his reaction to Arsenal.com:

“I celebrated my 19th birthday on Sunday so the call-up is a great birthday present for me.

“I am looking forward to meeting up with all of the lads after the weekend’s game.”

Great news for Theo and congrats to him!

Provisional England squad:

Goalkeepers: James (Portsmouth), Carson (Aston Villa), Kirkland (Wigan)

Defenders: Bridge (Chelsea), A Cole (Chelsea), Johnson (Portsmouth), Terry (Chelsea), Brown (Man Utd), Lescott (Everton), Ferdinand (Man Utd), Wheater (Middlesbrough), Woodgate (Tottenham), Upson (West Ham)

Midfielders: Barry (Aston Villa), Young (Aston Villa), Bentley (Blackburn), J Cole (Chelsea), Lampard (Chelsea), Wright-Phillips (Chelsea), Beckham (Los Angeles Galaxy), Gerrard (Liverpool), Hargreaves (Man Utd), Downing (Middlesbrough), Jenas (Tottenham)

Forwards: Walcott (Arsenal), Agbonlahor (Aston Villa), Crouch (Liverpool), Rooney (Man Utd), Owen (Newcastle), Defoe (Portsmouth).

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Walcott is one of many Arsenal stars who are going to feature in the England v France friendly.

Gael Clichy, Mathieu Flamini, William Gallas and Bacary Sagna are all included in Raymond Domenech’s 30 man squad, so expect to see a few of the first teamers on show at the Stade de France, Paris!

More later folks!