Walcott keeping his feet on the ground

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Date	Time	C	Opponent	F	A	R	S
13 Sep	3:00 PM	P	Blackburn Rovers (A)	4	0	Win

Striker Theo Walcott has admitted that he's avoiding all the hype that's coming out from his hat-trick in England's World Cup qualifier match away to Croatia.

England won 4-1 and the former teenage sensation has become an overnight sensation.

His performance against Blackburn over the weekend only strengthened the excitement surrounding him, but Walcott says that all he's doing is focusing on working hard and improving his game.

The inevitable comparisons with former captain Thierry Henry also came to light, but Walcott says that he has a long way to go before being mentioned in the same breath as the Arsenal legend.

Walcott said: "I haven't read anything in the papers (about Croatia) even though I know it's good. I leave that to my parents. That's me - I don't get too involved in what's going on. I try to keep my feet on the ground.

"I'm just going to work hard, take every game as it comes and, if I keep on performing well, then hopefully I can keep my place in the Arsenal team. It will be difficult because there are so many world-class players at the club. I'm only 19 and it's a very big step up for me but hopefully I can push on and do it.

"I've had a lot of pressure thrown at me from a young age so all this now doesn't really bother me at all. I've got some brilliant people around me at Arsenal and it's going really well at the moment.

"I know I'll get comparisons with Thierry Henry because I've got the number 14 shirt, but he was 22 when he started here. I've a little way to go before then but hopefully I can keep on going as I am."

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SaranyaKrish

Posted on 19 Sep, 2008 at 08:16 AM - Reply

Come On,THIERRY Walcott!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Siaw-Marfo Kwadwo

Posted on 17 Sep, 2008 at 10:23 PM - Reply

i think walcott shd be protected from the english press they are beasts. Check out the Rooney over hype. the guy is now totally like useless and has to play defensive

Namale Olivia nameolivxe @yahoo.com

Posted on 17 Sep, 2008 at 01:07 PM - Reply

lets think this time Emanuel has the best for us

RAMBO

Posted on 16 Sep, 2008 at 03:03 PM - Reply

I THING HIS GOING TO BE ARSENAL HOTTEST YOUNGSTER JUST LIKE FABREGAS BUT WE MUST GIVE HIM TIME HE IS JUST 19,FAST ,SKIILLFUL AND A GOOD FINISHER.

M Abdo

Posted on 16 Sep, 2008 at 11:53 AM - Reply

Go Theo you are the man for England and Arsenal.
i hope one u will be the World Best Player ...

mulzee

Posted on 15 Sep, 2008 at 07:07 PM - Reply

goooooooooooood Theo

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