In-Form Walcott to Spark England
As England begin their EURO 2012 qualifying campaign, there is little doubt who their in-form player is. Theo Walcott has struck four goals in three English Premier League matches, and as these exclusive statistics show, has outplayed his fellow wingers in the England squad in almost every area of his game.
Compare Walcott's statistics in the Premier League with England's other widemen in the squad, and you will see he has scored more goals, mustered more shots, been more accurate with his crosses than all apart from Ashley Young, and is only behind James Milner in terms of successful dribbles. With a point to prove, Walcott may well give England the spark they need against Bulgaria!
Castrol Performance analysis shows that Theo Walcott has started the Premier League as England s most dangerous wideman, already netting four goals after firing in eleven shots in just 187 minutes of action. Walcott has begun the season with Arsenal wearing the Nike Vapor Superfly II football boots, and after being dropped for the World Cup, Walcott will definitely have a point to prove.
Despite being utilised across the midfield, it's on the wings that James Milner has featured for England, which is quite appropriate as the City man has the highest dribble success percentage out of the wide players included in the England squad. Interestingly, Milner isn't wearing a boot you would naturally associate with wingers, as he is playing in the Nike CTR360 Maestri football boots, although we notice he isn't wearing the Elite versions.
When you look at Shaun Wright-Phillips' Castrol statistics, you'd be forgiven for thinking he's quite fortunate to feature in the England squad. Wright-Phillips is another player who has embraced the lightweight adidas F50 adiZero football boots, although unfortunately he's yet to be given the game time to show what he can do.
Ashley Young has played the most minutes out of all the England wide men, and although he may not have hit the back of the net or gone on any successful dribbles, you can't ignore the fact he has created the most chances for his team-mates. Young is a long-term adidas F50 football boots wearer, and having perservered with the range he must be pleased with the latest F50 incarnation.
Adam Johnson is the new boy to both the Premier League and the England squad, but the way he has asserted and applied himself is commendable. He hasn't really made the most blazing start to the season, but his stats show a willingness to have a go, and in the Nike Vapor Superfly II football boots he's certainly equipped to perform well.
Now you've seen the statistics, what are your thoughts on the players in the England squad, and who do YOU think should feature for England?
