Theo Walcott believes he can fill the void left by the departure of
Thierry Henry from Arsenal.
The 18-year-old's campaign last term was blighted by a shoulder
injury which forced him to miss last month's Under 21 European
Championship.
The jet-heeled striker is now fully recovered from his shoulder
injury and is keen to prove himself at Emirates Stadium.
"The shoulder is absolutely fine," said Walcott. "I have about 85
per cent of full movement at the moment but I have started training
as normal.
"Myself and Robin van Persie started two weeks early."
The former Southampton youngster has set himself a goal target of
ten next season as he looks to establish himself as a regular in
Arsene Wenger's plans.
"I want to get 10 goals next season and I would like to make 20 or
25 starts," added Walcott.
"Basically, I want to improve every year. I know I'm quite a
high-profile player, but I'm just 18, so all I want to do is work
hard and try to get more starts for the first team."
Meanwhile, five of Arsenal's youngsters have signed professional
terms at the club.
Rui Fonte, Paul Rodgers, Jay Simpson, Nacer Barazite and Wojciech
Szczesny have all done enough to earn contracts with The
Gunners.
Wow,great determination by theo.
I really hope he mean his words.