http://0rz.net/2e1nU Wenger tips Walcott to surprise Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has urged England counterpart Sven-Goran Eriksson to give Theo Walcott a World Cup run. "It seems he'll come on when they don't score," Wenger said of the 17-year-old. "I don't think the whole World Cup can rely on Theo but he can certainly come on and make a difference - why not start him in a game or two? "He's an interesting weapon because he can play wide and centrally. Once he's in front of the defender, nobody can catch him. He's a fantastic prospect." Walcott was included in England's 23-man World Cup squad despite never having played for Arsenal, let alone his country. His selection caused widespread surprise and Wenger admitted he too was shocked. But he believes the teenager has all the attributes to help England, particularly with Wayne Rooney and Michael Owen struggling for fitness. "I was surprised when he was named because he has no real experience, but it was a pleasant surprise because it will mature him," Wenger added. "He'll be in touch with the pressure of the tournament and he will have a bigger responsibility. "The reason I did not use him this season was that I was never in a situation where I could afford to take a risk. "Every game we were in desperate need for points, either in the league or the Champions League, so I went more for experienced players. "There will be high pressure at the World Cup because there's more demands from the media and the fans. But I am sure he can cope with it: he has a quiet personality, but a strong personality. "He's still a bit in shock but at that age you don't really understand how good you are. "Now someone is telling him that he is one of the best players in the country and he is ready to go to the World Cup, which can only make him better." Wenger also confirmed that Walcott would play no part in Arsenal's Champions League final meeting with Barcelona in Paris under the terms of a gentleman's agreement made with Eriksson. ------------------ 轉這篇，因為不知道為什麼，個人總覺得這次哇靠會紅。 溫格推到口水都快乾了，易利信也晃來晃去的好像沒啥不對， 其實個人覺得，真的對上強敵，派哇靠上場打個奇兵搞不好還會進， 至少就溫格的說法，哇靠的實力根本沒問題， 而我又相信天才向來天生就能克服心理問題，不然怎麼十八歲開賓士? 反觀BDJ這三個所謂有經驗的，我個人卻沒什麼太高的期待.... 天才自然會用天才的方式崛起吧....看來這次世界盃會很特別... 不過前提是他得是個真天才啦....=.=a ----------------- -- the first rule of the fight club is do not talk about the fight club --

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