He is a player who shows huge potential and is sure to be a key figure in future England
sides at major tournaments in years to come.
Not exact matches
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.
As impressive England have been, coming up short against the top national
sides has been their achilles heel, especially
at major tournaments which makes Tuesday's game against Italy vital for the confidence of the team going forward.
Wales, inspired by Real Madrid star Gareth Bale, have reached a
major tournament for the first time in 58 years, but most surprising of all perhaps was the fate of the Netherlands; the third placed
side at the last World Cup failed to even make the play - offs, finishing fourth in Group A.
Nevertheless, the England goalkeeping position is perhaps the strongest it has ever been going into a
major tournament and all five contenders for the slot will know with qualification games likely to be one -
sided, a strong season
at club level could take them to Russia with gloves.
Last weekend, a
side tournament for Gundam Versus was held
at the South East Asia
Major 2017 in conjunction with Game Start 2017.
GGXrd
Side Tourney stream
at Qatar's
Major Smash
tournament H.E.A.T. by Soaring Falcon
Tournaments.