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Southampton winger Walcott: Confidence will take England far at Euro 2020

Southampton winger Theo Walcott believes there is a level of confidence within the England squad that will help them go far at Euro 2020.

The Three Lions are in the semi finals after defeating Ukraine, setting up a date at Wembley with Denmark.

The winner of that clash will take on either Italy or Spain, with Walcott believing England can go all the way to claim their first major trophy since 1966.

Walcott told talkSPORT before the Ukraine clash: "Everyone's been saying how England are slow burners, but I'm just pleased that in tournament football, I don't care how you play as long as you get results.

"Slowly but surely, England have started to play at a level where England can go even further.

"What I like is the confidence flowing through the whole team. You look at Kalvin Phillips, he was in the Championship the year before and seeing how he's developed into one of the first names on the team sheet.

"Everyone questioning Gareth at times, he's the manager and knows what he's doing and he's showing that now.

"Everyone's smiling and so happy. It's all positive energy. That's why I feel like we are going to get far."

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