Theo Walcott is expected to play as a central striker for England Under-21s in their European Championship final - and he predicts that position will be his long-term role for club and country.
Walcott has started his career mainly stationed on the flanks but Under-21 coach Stuart Pearce has Gabriel Agbonlahor and Fraizer Campbell suspended for the clash against Germany in Malmo.
The only realistic option is Walcott, with Pearce believing the Arsenal youngster's pace will be a problem for the Germans even though the 20-year-old has rarely played centrally.
"I probably will end up being a striker," Walcott said. "The boss at Arsenal (Arsene Wenger) said I would have probably played little bit more up front last season if I'd not got injured, like in FA Cup games and Carling Cup games.
"But I'll play anywhere as long as I'm on that pitch."
