Wenger eyes role for Walcott

Koen Freriks
7 mei 2006, 11:50

Arsene Wenger has urged England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson to take a "big gamble" by taking Theo Walcott to the World Cup.

The teenage forward joined Arsenal from Southampton in January for a fee which could rise to 12million, however he has yet to make his first-team debut. Nevertheless, Wenger feels Walcott could be a potent weapon in Germany this summer, where England could have to make do without star striker Wayne Rooney.

The Arsenal boss declared: "I think he has something special. He could be a pleasant surprise, but, of course, it is a big gamble. Theo is only 17 years old and it is a big pressure to have - but I would not stop Sven from picking him. When Sven asks me about a player, I always give him my opinion - and I regard Walcott as a big prospect."

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