With Walcott out of the picture for Brazil with an anterior cruciate ligament injury, Roy Hodgson will be looking to replace the Arsenal midfielder’s 36 caps and five goals for England.
Five players are ready to step in and take Theo’s place .
Andros Townsend
Lethal with either foot, blistering pace, good judgement and an excellent crosser of the ball, Townsend has the complete package needed to be a successful modern-day winger. Combined with his ability to produce on the big stage he is the ideal candidate for the World Cup in Brazil.
Raheem Sterling
Whether it’s playing on the right-side of an attacking three, or as an out-and-out wideman, Sterling has progressed hugely at Liverpool this season – adapting his game and adding a goals threat to his already-excellent all-round ability.
Alex Oxlade-chamberlain
Fast and confident on the ball, he likes to run at his man and has a powerful shot and a good footballing brain.Made a brilliant come back against crystal palace and showed that he can play in the centre of midfield with ease. He can play out wide as well and can be a big threat with his pace and skill.
Adam johnson
He has single handedly rescued sunderland from relegation this season. Johnson has been in stunning form scoring 7 goals and 3 assists in the last 22 games.
Johnson is at his best when running at defenders down the flanks and he can also provide an end product.
Adam lallana
The attacking midfielder has impressed for the Saints this season and earned his first cap against Chile earlier in the campaign.He is high on the wishlist of most premiere league clubs. Already with 8 goals and 6 assists in the last two months he has put his stake for the world cup spot
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