Such form even led to the English winger missing out on the opportunity to join up with his national side to play at the European Championships this summer in France, and Walcott would've been desperate to make an impact for a side he hasn't featured for
at a major tournament since 2006.
After leading England to their best finish
at a major tournament since Euro 1996, Big Sam decided he could take England no further, taking the decision to retire from the game completely.
Not exact matches
Argentina have not won a
major competition
since taking the Gold medal
at the 2008 Summer Olympics — the only
major tournament Messi himself has won with the senior team.
Carvalho played all 90 minutes in the victory over Ghana and 45 minutes in the 2 - 2 draw with the USA as Portugal crashed out
at the group stages of a
major tournament for the first time
since 2002.