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Sir Ian Botham believes England should consider recalling leg-spinner Adil Rashid for the third Test against Pakistan as a replacement for the injured Ben Stokes. Stokes has been ruled out of the game in Birmingham, which begins on Wednesday, and is also unlikely to play in the final Test with a torn calf muscle sustained in Englands series-levelling 330-run victory at Old Trafford.Englands selectors, who have named Rashid alongside seamers Steven Finn and Jake Ball in a 13-man squad for the third Test, have steered clear from playing two spinners in recent home Tests - the last instance came in 2013 when Graeme Swann and Simon Kerrigan featured against Australia at The Oval. However, with the Edgbaston wicket suited to spin, former Test captain Botham believes the Yorkshire bowler should get his chance as England look to take a stranglehold on the series. Rashid celebrates taking a wicket during the ODI series with Sri Lanka Id really like to see Rashid play, said Botham. Edgbaston is a turning wicket and having another spinner in the side will give England more options.The selectors traditionally dont like playing two spinners but I know this is something they are seriously talking about for this Test. BEEFYS BETS Sir Ian Botham expects Joe Root to star again at Edgbaston and has tipped him at 5/1 to be top bat. Rashid is yet to figure in a Test on home soil but has proved a valuable part of Englands limited-overs squad with both bat and ball.The Yorkshireman would provide extra strength to the batting, particularly in Stokes absence, but Botham feels Rashid should be picked for his bowling and is his tip to claim most England first-innings wickets with Sky Bet at 5/1.I wouldnt select him just because he can bat, Botham added.Hes an improving bowler who will only get better by playing and bowling in Test matches. England should have enough strength in their batting with the likes of Chris Woakes batting at nine. Chris Woakes boosts Englands lower-order batting England head into Wednesdays match, live on Sky Sports 2, as Sky Bets strong 4/6 favourites after their defeat of Pakistan at Old Trafford.Their recent record at the ground is impressive, winning seven and drawing three of the last 13 Tests since 2000, while Pakistan have never won at Edgbaston and suffered a crushing nine-wicket defeat on their last visit in 2010.England recorded a similar nine-wicket win over Australia at the ground last season, with last weeks hero Joe Root hitting 63, and Botham expects the Yorkshire run-machine to heap further agony to Pakistans bowlers next week. Englands Joe Root says removing risk from his game by batting at No 3 has helped his performances after receiving the man of the match award again Root landed the man-of-the-match award for his 254 at Manchester and has now scored 382 runs in the series.Botham added: Root is Englands best player and well see plenty more big scores from him in his career.Last week, the Sky Bet tipster enjoyed a clean sweep with all three selections - Joe Root (7/2) top England bat, Chris Woakes top England bowler (5/2) and the England win returning at a combined price of 16/1.BEEFYS THIRD TEST BETSEngland win - 4/6Top England bat 1st inns: Joe Root - 5/2Top England bowler 1st inns: Adil Rashid - 5/1 (Chris Woakes 5/2 if Rashid doesnt start)Joe Root top England bat and Adil Rashid top England bowler (1st inns) - 14/1Joe Root top England bat and Adil Rashid top England bowler and England win - 20/1 Also See: Fixtures/results Live cricket on Sky Get Sky Sports Cricket videos Buy Air Max 1 UK . 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Walcott has been in superb form for Arsenal so far this season, scoring five goals in eight appearances, having drafted in assistance from a personal fitness coach and sports psychologist to help rediscover his best form.Interim boss Southgate, who took the reins last week after Sam Allardyces departure, backed Walcott to shine at Wembley Stadium and Sky sources understand Rooney will play in midfield in the World Cup Group F qualifier. Wayne Rooney will start against Malta and continue to captain England Wayne will start, but no, I cant [give any more information], Southgate said. I know everyone is keen to know the team early.The players are aware of the team and Im sure it will leak out - I know thats what happens - but I dont see the point in giving the opposition the advantage of knowing our team. I think Wayne will bring his ability to control games, and his experience. England v Malta preview Gareth Southgate starts the first of his initial four-game reign as England manager I was told I had to bring someone whos starting [to the press conference]. Its a giveaway that Theo is here and, yes, he will start tomorrow, and its a good moment for him.Hes in superb form for his club and, as an international manager, its your idea to have players who are playing well.Hes maturing well as a player and he should feel confidentt because everything Ive seen with his club suggests that will continue.dddddddddddd Walcott has scored five goals in eight appearances for Arsenal so far this term Walcott, who has only made three starts for England in the last three years, insists that his return to good form is down to himself despite the extra help, and the team has been working hard to do well for Southgate in his first game.Football is going well at this moment in time, Walcott said. We know how it all can change, but I dont want this frame of mind to stop, to be honest. Watch NOW TV Watch Sky Sports for just ￡6.99. No contract. Im working tremendously hard and I just want to be better. It just comes down to really hard work; things that add up in the week that you dont have to think much about come match-day, because you know youve done everything.[The extra help] would help, obviously, but it comes down to myself and how determined I am to do it, and continue doing it. It can be easy to take your foot of the gas slightly when things are going well, but Ive been around the game for a long time and I dont want that to happen at all.You can watch Englands tour of Bangladesh, plus Premier League football and the Japan Grand Prix on Sky Sports. Upgrade now and enjoy three months at half price! Also See: England v Malta preview Jagielka out of England squad Where should Rooney play? Wenger cools England talk ' ' '