qualifying but Theo Walcott accepts it will count for
little without tournament success.
Theo Walcott says England must back up their impressive
record in qualifying with a strong showing at Euro 2016.
The Arsenal forward opened the scoring on Friday as Roy
Hodgson's side cruised to a 2-0 win over Estonia at Wembley to
extend their 100 per cent record in the group.
England can make it 10 wins out of 10 against Lithuania on
Monday but Walcott has warned it will count for little if the team
do not deliver in France next year.
"We have to be proud of ourselves," he said. "Having nine wins
after the disappointment from the World Cup and bouncing back
the way the players have done - the backroom staff have
changed things and things are working for us. This team is
definitely hungry and eager to do well.
"We want to make it 10 on Monday night. It is a nice little thing
to have - we want to win every game but we will be more tested
in these friendlies coming up [against France and Spain in
November] and everyone wants to win competitions and make
this country proud.
"There are some young, eager faces in that dressing room who
are keen to do well but we are only going to be judged when it
comes to tournament football."
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