Arsene Wenger has responded to criticism of Theo Walcott’s England performances by questioning the service from the midfield.
Walcott was substituted after struggling to make an impact against either Malta or Slovenia, his excellent Arsenal form not translating to the international stage.
“[England] never got going and it’s quite difficult for the strikers [like Walcott],” said Wenger.
“One of his main qualities is his runs so it depends on the service he gets.”
Chris Sutton was particular damning of Walcott, saying in his Daily Mail column: “People are saying he is a changed player. He is neither clever nor creative and he was completely ineffective once again for England.
“The Arsenal man has no guile and didn’t link up at all or put any decent crosses in all night. His pass appreciation is desperately poor and his defensive clearance just after half-time summed his night up. Everyone has credited Gareth Southgate for having the courage to drop Wayne Rooney, but he needs to learn fast and leave Walcott out.
“Andros Townsend was far more effective in his 28-minute cameo.”
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