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'Experienced' Theo Walcott Reveals World Cup Dream Is Driving Fight for Game Time at Arsenal

Theo Walcott made his fourth start of the season on Thursday night as Arsenal picked up a 1-0 win over Red Star Belgrade in Serbia.

However, Walcott is yet to feature for Arsenal in the Premier League this season, jeopardising his chances of making the England World Cup squad, as he has fallen behind the likes of Alexis Sanchez, Danny Welbeck and Alex Iwobi in the Gunners pecking order for an attacking role.

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With a lack of regular game time, the 28-year-old's spot at the World Cup has been placed under serious scrutiny, with Gareth Southgate last calling the Arsenal man up to the national team in November 2016.