Wenger: Walcott can fulfil his promise

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Date	Time	C	Opponent	F	A	R	S
03 Nov	12:45 PM	P	Manchester United (H)	2	2	Draw

After a string of promising performances, manager Arsène Wenger believes that young striker Theo Walcott can go on and fulfil his vast potential.

The former Southampton striker has so far failed to break into the Arsenal first team but has recently been used more often as a substitute, with positive results.

Wenger said: "These games have convinced us that he has the quality at the highest level.

"Many people disregarded him, and now in the mind of English people he is again present as a striker who can play in the national team.

"I could have played him in the centre at first, but I kept him on the wing at first because it was a chance for him to develop his technique.

"There was a danger he could suffer a lack of goals if he played through the middle, but I am convinced he would never go 10 games without scoring."

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gunner always and forever

Posted on 4 Nov, 2007 at 08:41 PM - Reply

Still has a couple more years to go but give him time and the next Thierry Henry maybe?

Doszhan

Posted on 4 Nov, 2007 at 04:33 PM - Reply

I think Walcott must play am the RM posision

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