Under-fire England forward Theo Walcott insists he is welcoming the competition for an England starting position under Roy Hodgson.
The Arsenal winger had not played for the Three Lions since September 2013 prior to Friday night's 76th-minute appearance in the 4-0 Euro2016 qualifying win over Lithuania at Wembley.
Walcott missed the World Cup last year through injury and now finds himself behind the likes of Raheem Sterling, Danny Welbeck and even Harry Kane in the England pecking order but says he is not shying away from the challenge.
"Bring it on. Competition is always going to be there anyway," Walcott said.
"I've been there from 17-years-old and I've manage to get through it now and then.
"Competition is healthy. We want as a nation for all the players to be playing well. It's only going to spur you on and make you a better player."
