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Gareth Southgate confirms Theo Walcott start

Interim England manager Gareth Southgate confirms that Theo Walcott will start his side's World Cup qualifier against Malta at Wembley.

Interim England manager Gareth Southgate has confirmed that Theo Walcott will start during Saturday's World Cup qualifier against Malta at Wembley.

The Arsenal winger has been in good form of late, scoring four goals in his last four appearances for the Gunners.

Injuries to Adam Lallana and Raheem Sterling have further increased the 27-year-old's chances of being involved, and Southgate believes that he is worthy of a return to the international fold.

"I've been told I have to bring someone [to the press conference] who will start so, yes, Theo will start," he told reporters.

"It's a good moment for him. He's in superb form for his club and as an international manager your ideal is to have people in the squad who are playing well.

"He's maturing hugely as a player and he should feel full of confidence because everything I've seen suggests he's going to continue that."

Walcott, who was not part of England's Euro 2016 squad, will win his 45th international cap against Malta.

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Theo Walcott of England celebrates scoring during the UEFA EURO 2016 Group E qualifying match between England and Estonia at Wembley on October 9, 2015 in London, United Kingdom.
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