Theo Walcott: England can win Euro 2016

Brace: Theo Walcott scored two goals in England's 6-0 win over San Marino
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Vaishali Bhardwaj6 September 2015

Theo Walcott believes England can win the European Championships in France next year because the players are in top form and are improving all the time.

Walcott scored twice in England's 6-0 thrashing of San Marino on Saturday, which ensured Roy Hodgson's side secured their place at the tournament next year - becoming the first nation to join the hosts in the process.

To add, England's seven wins from seven qualifying Group E matches so far means the nation are only the sixth team to book their place at a European Championship with a perfect record.

And Walcott believes England's results in qualifying show just why Hodgson's side could triumph at the tournament next year.

"I think this team is getting better and better, and that's what we want to do going into the tournament next year,” the Arsenal forward said.

"We've gone a long way towards that, so I am sure things are going to improve.

"There are big tests for us, but I believe in that dressing room and just the way we are playing as well.

"We are playing in the best league in the world, we're improving every day, the players are playing at the top of their game.

"It'll definitely be a big achievement if we can go far. I am sure that we can. The manager has got that in our system, that he believes in us.

He added: "The belief is there, the confidence is there, so why not?"

England Training at St George's Park

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