EX-SAINTS winger Theo Walcott insists the England players believe they can “beat anyone” as they prepare for Sunday’s European Championship quarter-final against Italy.

The former St Mary’s star has proved instrumental in guiding Roy Hodgson’s side to the top of their group and into the knockout phase of the tournament.

England now face Italy in Kiev, as they begin a potentially daunting route to glory.

The winners of Sunday’s showdown are likely to face an imperious-looking Germany in the semi-finals.

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