Theo Walcott believes England have found the right formula for Euro 2012 – but is refusing to take his own place for granted.
Walcott admits last year’s heartbreak of missing out on the World Cup shows he still has a major fight on his hands to get into the squad.
The Arsenal winger, however, says Fabio Capello’s men now have a better mix of youth, experience and pace in the squad to make England a force to be reckoned with next summer.
Walcott, 22, said: “Getting the balance right between young and experience is so difficult in this modern game and the manager has managed to do that.