On today’s episode, we are joined by a former Arsenal favourite who is 1 of only 8 players to score over 100 goals for the club.

Theo Walcott shot to fame at 16 when he signed for Arsenal in 2006, and his profile soared further when he was called up for England for the 2006 World Cup six months later. Upon his signing, he was widely tipped for greatness with comparisons to Thierry Henry. To go along with the goals, Theo won multiple FA Cups during his time in North London, whether that number is 2 or 3 is a point of debate in this very conversation.

Theo joins Simon in Frankfurt, Germany to discuss his career, from his rapid rise in professional football to his time at Arsenal and England. He shares what it was like to play under Arsene Wenger in a transitional period in the club's history. Theo also provides insights on Mikel Arteta, highlighting the traits he saw in him as a player that have contributed to his success as a manager, while also touching on the current England squad and their chances at EURO 2024.

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00:00 Introduction to Walcott
01:02 Walcott’s journey
08:03 Southampton Academy
15:33 Harry Redknapp giving him his debut
17:55 Joining Arsenal & Arsène Wenger
26:38 Taking Henry’s shirt number
29:11 Chasing Top 4 & his personal ambition
34:12 The culture changing at Arsenal / Mesut Özil
39:49 Did he challenge Wenger?
41:24 Mikel Arteta
46:57 Playing through the middle
50:12 Does he look at his time at Arsenal as a success?
52:04 England
58:34 Current England squad / Euro 2024
01:02:48 Looking back at his career at 35