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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. 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Champion forward Nick Riewoldt all but confirmed this AFL season will be his last as St Kilda captain.Riewoldt is the Saints longest-serving skipper, having first led the club in 2005.The 33-year-old this year became the fifth man to captain an AFL club more than 200 times, also becoming just the fifth Saint to play 300 games.He signed a one-year deal in June, extending his career to a 17th season.Riewoldt, who has been in impressive form throughout 2016, was unsure at the time whether he would relinquish the captaincy.But the six-time club best and fairest has now seemingly made up his mind.It is probably time for someone else to step up and take the reins, Riewoldt told radio station SEN on Wednesday.Ive always said right the way through that (the decision will be based on) whatever is in the best interests of the club.Well have that conversation in the off-season.But Id certainly hope that between now and the start of next year that someone really elevates themselves.David Armitage, Jarryn Geary, Maverick Weller, Jack Steven are among the contenders floated as Riewoldts likely successor.ddddddddddddRiewoldt noted he was keen to impart as much knowledge as possible to the Saints younger leaders.As a leader it is my job to help mentor those people and make sure weve got a really strong candidate, he said.Losses to Sydney and North Melbourne in the past three weeks have scuppered the Saints finals hopes.But theyve banked 10 wins from 20 games, showing the sort of development that has Riewoldt hungry for more.When you get to this stage of your career really the reason you are playing is to play for success, he said.Thats certainly been exciting this year - the fact that weve been able to transition a little bit quicker than people would have anticipated.Riewoldt added that playing further up the ground and running more has helped him become more durable and deal with his degenerative knee problem.The Saints face Richmond at the MCG on Saturday. 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