Theo Walcott has also been ruled out of England's Euro 2012 qualifier with Wales next week. The Arsenal winger is still struggling with the ankle injury he picked up in the win over Stoke last month.
Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has now confirmed that Walcott will not be available for Fabio Capello for the clash at the Millennium Stadium next Saturday.
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