Walcott admits World Cup worry
Posted Saturday, March 06, 2010 by skysports.com
Theo Walcott has conceded there is fierce competition for places in the England World Cup squad.
Walcott: Fitness the key
The Arsenal winger looked an automatic selection after scoring a hat-trick against Croatia last season but he has struggled with injuries this term.
Other players such as Aaron Lennon, Shaun Wright-Phillips and David Beckham are vying for the spot on the right side of England's midfield, although Walcott was given the chance to start Wednesday's friendly victory over Egypt.
He failed to make much of an impact but, having only just returned to full fitness, is looking to show his best form for the Gunners over the next couple of months.
"Without a doubt, there's a lot of competition," Walcott said. "We want all our players back 100 per cent fit and I'm just finding my feet now with my fitness.
"Hopefully I can play consistently for Arsenal, stay fit - that's the most important thing - and have a good end of the season.
"I feel as fit as anything now, I'm training well and just need to put the work from training into games now.
"It's sort of pre-season, I've had around seven games and that's normally what you have in pre-season. It's been up and down but I'm glad to be back fit now."
Capello
Fabio Capello insists he will not make a decision on Walcott's involvement in South Africa until the latest possible moment.
Capello regards Walcott as an extremely dangerous player due to his lightning pace and is hoping the youngster gets back to his best.
"Theo is one of the fastest players we have. I remember the performance of Theo before he was injured. He has time to recover that form," Capello said in The Sun.
"When you don't play a lot of games and then have the chance to start a game you try to do impossible things.
"But you have to play with confidence. He has time before we decide the squad. By the time I decide, I hope he is fit."
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