With Rooney injured, Walcott eyes England striker role


Football - England Press Conference - St. George's Park - 7/10/15 England's Theo Walcott during the press conference Action Images via Reuters / John Sibley Livepic

(Reuters) - Arsenal's Theo Walcott is hoping to lead the line for England if Wayne Rooney does not recover from an ankle injury in time to face Estonia at Wembley on Friday.

The Manchester United and England captain is a major doubt for the Euro 2016 qualifier after missing two training sessions, with England manager Roy Hodgson reportedly set to name Gary Cahill skipper if Rooney misses the game.

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