Theo tips Gunners for glory
Walcott ready for new season
Last updated: 6th August 2008
Walcott: Confident mood
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Theo Walcott does not see why Arsenal will not be challenging for honours this season.
The young England forward is expected to play a major part for The Gunners this season.
Walcott admits Arsenal's squad, which has lost the likes of Mathieu Flamini and Alexander Hleb, is not big in size but he feels the spirit within the club could benefit from their small numbers.
"If we all believe in ourselves, all believe in our team, I am sure we can do anything," he told Sky Sports News.
"All you have to do is put your mind to it.
"Considering we haven't got a big squad, I think it is quite good in a way that everyone can gel together, we know how we play and it is easier when only a couple of players come in, they can just settle in."
On his own aims for the coming season Walcott admits he wants to concentrate on just getting into the side.
"The main goal is to start the first game of the season and build from there really," he continued.
"I am only going to be judged on goals and assists, but as long as I come back from each game knowing I have given 100 per cent that is all I can ask of myself."
Wilshere promise
Walcott is no longer the young kid on the block at Arsenal, with 16-year-old Jack Wilshere catching the eye and he is backing him to be a big success.
"He is a brilliant young lad, brilliant kid and it will be brilliant to work with him this year," he said.
"I will be there for him if he wants anything and I will be close to him, but I am sure he will be in and out of the team this year and that shows a lot of confidence for a 16-year-old to come and do what he has done, to come through the ranks is difficult at one of the best teams in the world.
"I am sure he will be brilliant in the Carling Cup team and the Premier League if he plays."
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