Walcott: Vital England beat Switzerland

England are currently level on points with Montenegro, who host Bulgaria on Saturday, and Walcott understands the importance of securing a first place finish in Group G.

Walcott, speaking to the FA’s official website, said: "It's massive, we want to go into our holidays with a smile on our face. Having drawn with Montenegro in our last home qualifier, we need to get away from them in the group, have a little bit of breathing space as well.

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Gary Parkinson is a freelance writer, editor, trainer, muso, singer, actor and coach. He spent 14 years at FourFourTwo as the Global Digital Editor and continues to regularly contribute to the magazine and website, including major features on Euro 96, Subbuteo, Robert Maxwell and the inside story of Liverpool's 1990 title win. He is also a Bolton Wanderers fan.