When Theo Walcott was selected to go to Germany for the 2006 World Cup, a star was born. Instantly pressure was placed upon the shoulders of the then 17-year-old. Though he wasn’t to play in the World Cup, Walcott became a top tier star. Nearly nine years later, Theo is no longer a young man in football terms. As Arsenal continue to debate a new deal with the former Southampton man, the question must be asked: has Walcott lived up to his potential? When Theo Walcott made the move to the Emirates in 2006, it was undoubtedly a case of Arsene Wenger investing in future. An initial five million pounds were shelled out on the winger. Now at 26, it could be argued that he has struggled to...
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