Walcott on Euro 2016 snub: I respect Hodgson's decision

Arsenal winger Theo Walcott has reacted to missing out on England's Euro 2016 squad, insisting that, while he is disappointed, he accepts manager Roy Hodgson's decision.

The 27-year-old has struggled for regular game time towards the end of the 2015-16 campaign and has not started in the Premier League since February 28.

His last goal for the Gunners came in a 4-0 win over Watford in April and, with Hodgson having decided to go with other options for his provisional 26-man squad, Walcott has accepted the decision and wished the team luck in France.

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He Tweeted: "I am of course disappointed not to make the squad, but I have spoken with Roy and respect his decision. I wish Roy and all the team the best of luck for a successful Euro's [sic]."

I am of course disappointed not to make the squad, but I have spoken with Roy and respect his decision

— Theo Walcott (@theowalcott) May 16, 2016

I wish Roy and all the team the best of luck for a successful Euro's.

— Theo Walcott (@theowalcott) May 16, 2016

Gunners team-mate Jack Wilshere, meanwhile, has been selected despite having only made one start this season after an injury-hit campaign.

That came in Sunday's final-day win over Aston Villa and the midfielder has also Tweeted to express his delight at being included.

He wrote: "Absolutely buzzing! I can't wait to meet up with the squad and start preparing for the euros. Thanks for all the messages. #England."

Absolutely buzzing! I can't wait to meet up with the squad and start preparing for the euros. Thanks for all the messages. #England

— Jack Wilshere (@JackWilshere) May 16, 2016