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Theo Walcott is closing in on a starting place in England's latest Euro 2016 qualifier - and on a new deal at Arsenal.

Three Lions boss Roy Hodgson is ready to make changes for the trip to Slovenia, with forward Walcott set to get his chance in the forward line - replacing Liverpool's Raheem Sterling, who was booed in last weekend's draw with the Republic of Ireland - in Sunday's match.

Walcott, 26, had a strong end to the season after finally getting back in the line-up following a long injury lay-off.

He scored a hat-trick in the Premier League finale against West Brom then adding the opening goal in the FA Cup final win over Aston Villa.

The Gunners' boss Arsene Wenger is also hoping to seal a new deal with Walcott and with contract talks understood to be progressing well he now seems certain to stay.

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That is a major boost for the north Londoners, who are also very confident of completing a deal for Chelsea keeper Petr Cech - potentially within the next fortnight.

Arsenal are determined to get the transfer done and Chelsea will grant Stamford Bridge legend Cech his wish of moving to the Emirates as the 33-year-old is keen to stay in London - his home for the past 11 years since his move from Rennes.

Blues boss Jose Mourinho has suggested they will want someone in exchange as part of the deal, but Arsenal will not agree to that and it is believed the Chelsea hierarchy will sanction a £10m sale.

Former first-choice keeper Wojciech Szczesny wants to stay at Arsenal despite a difficult season, but that could then raise doubts over the future of David Ospina, who ended the season as Wenger's No1.

Arsenal are also in the market for a midfielder with Morgan Schneiderlin of Southampton a target, despite rising-star Francis Coquelin's impressive development.

Meanwhile, Arsenal have been charged by the Football Association with allegedly breaching football agents regulations over the £16m transfer of Calum Chambers from Southampton in July 2014. Agent Alan Middleton has also been charged.

An Arsenal spokesman said: "We have acted in good faith throughout with regard to this transfer. We are considering our position and will make appropriate representations to the FA."