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Theo Walcott pledges Everton plenty of goals after £20m move as he reveals Arsenal exit was so rushed he had to collect his belongings from the training ground in bin bags by night

Everton striker Theo Walcott said on Friday that he will be judged on his ability to score regularly for his new club.

The 28-year-old joined from Arsenal in a £20m deal this week and is line to make his debut at home to West Bromwich Albion on Saturday.

'I just want to work hard to get in the team here. I'll be judged on goals and I was pleased with my goals last season. That's what I want to bring into this team: the goals, the assists,' he said.

Everton's new u00a320m signing Theo Walcott speaks to the media at his unveiling on Friday
Everton's new £20m signing Theo Walcott speaks to the media at his unveiling on Friday
Walcott has completed the move from Arsenal and links up with Sam Allardyce at Goodison
Walcott has completed the move from Arsenal and links up with Sam Allardyce at Goodison

Walcott scored 19 goals last season, including 10 in the Premier League, but has become a peripheral figure this year, playing only 64 minutes off the bench despite Arsenal's indifferent Premier League campaign.