Former Arsenal and England striker Alan Smith feels Theo Walcott can have no complaints after being left out of Roy Hodgson’s provisional 26-man squad for Euro 2016. The Gunners forward has struggled for form since returning from a calf injury in December, scoring just five goals in 28 appearances during that period.Walcott himself did not seem surprised to miss out, tweeting: I am of course disappointed not to make the squad, but I have spoken with Roy and respect his decision. Smith backed the decision not to include Walcott in the squad but admits the inclusion of Newcastle winger Andros Townsend was a little surprising. Theo Walcott reacts on social media to the news that hes not in Englands provisional squad for Euro 2016 He would have been expecting it, I think. He knows he hasnt produced the form for Arsenal since coming back from injury that he would need to, given the competition for that place, Smith said of Walcott on Sky Sports Now.Having said that, it was there to go for because Townsend has come from left field a little bit.Walcott didnt take part yesterday [in the 4-0 win over Aston Villa] because of a slight hamstring injury. He would have been upset but would have accepted it. What now for Walcott? What now for Theo Walcott after Euro 2016 squad exclusion Manchester City midfielder Fabian Delph also made the initial squad, despite an indifferent campaign that saw him score twice in 27 appearances for City in all competitions.Former England player and England U21 coach Stuart Pearce, also a guest on Sky Sports Now, admitted he had not expected Delph to be included.It surprised me. I dont think he has had a real impact at the back end of the season, said Pearce.But Roy likes him and we have spoken about that loyalty, you build up a credit with the manager. Manchester Citys Fabian Delph has earned a place in England squad I think Delph being in the 26 is on credit, not on the immediate couple of months to finish the season.One player whose inclusion was expected is Premier League winner Danny Drinkwater.Its deserved. When you go into major tournaments, you need players who are on form, Danny Higginbotham said on the show.There havent been many better midfielders in the Premier League this season. He has shown what he is capable of. Here are the keys dates for Englands Euro 2016 campaign He can get forward, we saw with the goal he scored yesterday [in the 1-1 draw at Chelsea], but more importantly he looks after that defence really well.If England are going to be more attack-minded and If you have that option of him or Eric Dier, obviously Dier will be the one that is going to play but its a great option to have.Its a very good inclusion if he remains in the squad. Also See: Hodgson: No Rooney guarantees Rashford and Wilshere in squad Rooney wants midfield role England fixtures Patrick Peterson Cardinals Jersey . -- Claudio Bieler hadnt scored since early September, and not from the run of play since mid-July. Zach Allen Womens Jersey . -- The Missouri Tigers might not have a roster full of superstars. http://www.nflcardinalsrookiestore.com/Cardinals-Haason-Reddick-Jersey/ . 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Kiwis boss David Kidwell has mounted a spirited defence of star halfback Shaun Johnson, saying his teammates need to help take the weight off his shoulders.Johnson, 26, is the teams undisputed playmaker but produced a disjointed display in their 26-6 loss to the Kangaroos in Perth.The performance follows an NRL campaign with the Warriors marred by niggling injuries and inconsistency.However Kidwell believes Johnson had been forced to carry out too much defensive work as his forwards struggled to get on top.This had dulled his offensive talent and caused him to tire.If you look at the stats, Shaun had a massive defensive night (and) made 34 tackles, Kidwell said.Thats obviously good but its sucking up his juice so, for me, thats a team thing, we need to control the ball beetter to help him in attack.ddddddddddddHe also acknowledged the side needed to improve on their fifth-tackle decision making in the upcoming Four Nations, with numerous chances going to waste.Kidwell wants Johnson and halves partner Thomas Leuluai to have two options each time they kick.Meanwhile, the new Kiwis boss was confident his rusty side would bounce back from their insipid loss.The side had discussed their shortcomings against the Kangaroos and would look to rectify them.We want to continue to grow, our team culture is strong, the work ethic is there, Kidwell said.Were looking to whats going to be a tough opening game against England. 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