Arsenal winger Theo Walcott has admitted that it would be "fantastic" if he were selected to lead England's attack against Brazil on Sunday evening.

Walcott has largely featured on the wing for the Gunners this season, but he has reiterated in the past that he would like to play in a more central position.

England are without Daniel Sturridge for the game in Rio de Janeiro, while Danny Welbeck and Jermain Defoe are struggling with injury, and the former Southampton trainee would be keen to step in as a replacement.

The 24-year-old told reporters: "It would be fantastic. People say I've played up front but I have had limited opportunities this year. I've played on the wing and got most of my goals from there.

"Playing for England in any position is a dream. The manager picks the team and whoever plays will go out and do a job and hope to win. I have had a go in training so we will see.

"My confidence is good and that was from playing on the wing. I will play anywhere for club and country and the goalscoring side of things have got much better."

Walcott has scored just four goals in 32 appearances for England.