Theo Walcott has been ruled out of England's World Cup qualifying double header with San Marino and Montenegro and is set to fly back to London for treatment on a groin injury.

The Arsenal forward was expected to play a key part for manager Roy Hodgson as the Three Lions look to try to reclaim top spot in Group H with back-to-back victories.

But Walcott is to make his way back to his club for treatment on a "minor hip/groin injury" that he suffered during training.

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