The reaction to Theo Walcott’s performance in last night’s friendly left me with one overwhelming feeling, I hope Walcott does not go to the World Cup this summer, but not for the reasons you’d think.

Walcott performance for England was forgettable.

I personally didn’t expect Theo to set the world alight yesterday, and he did show his some poor touches in the game. Ultimately his performance must be taken in context, and by my count he’s played a total of 748 minutes this season in all competitions, that’s 8 games, his injuries this season has been so frequent that only once has he participated in more than 3 matches in a row. how much could you really expect from a 20 year old that hasn’t had much practice this year.

Theo’s talent has no come under scrutiny,  the same pundits and their sort that was eulogising Theo after his hat-trick against Croatia are now denigrating him. What’s even more ludicrous is the  claim that he’s not getting enough playing time at Arsenal, he’s been injured for fuck sake, and when he is fit he almost always get games. These people are ready to pounce on the slightest opportunity to further their own agendas, and any below par performance by Walcott will be used as the stick to beat him with.

I can assure you that if England fails at the world cup, as they will, then they will round on a selection of predetermined scapegoats, and Theo is the 1st on that list. That’s why I’d rather he stays at home, get some rest, and come back fully fit for us next season.

Take last night for example, everyone say SWP had a blistering performance but looking at things closely you’ll realise that SWP wasn’t any better than Theo.

Over a shorter SWP lost possession as many times as Theo did, what struck me is how little service Walcott got in the game.

Wright Phillips had 2 good dribbles which ended in a created chance, one resulted in a goal that was plainly offsides, Theo created 1 chance which was fluffed by the worst player on the night, whose name won’t be mentioned.

SWP’s goals was down to luck, not just one stroke of luck but two events that would not normally happen, yes I am bitter. A rebound that fell at his feet, and a shot that had no right to beat any self respecting goalkeeper.

All I’m saying is if these people think that SWP will give England a better chance of winning the World Cup, then I’d be happy for Theo to stay home.

We’ve been lucky with injuries this international break, everyone seems to have come back free of injury. Eduardo and Arshavin played for their country which means that Arsene will, for the first time in months have to make a selection decision, instead of injuries dictating the teamsheets.

Burnley visits us this weekend in what most people see as an automatic 3 points for Arsenal, I must say tha teams at the bottom fighting for survival, like Burnley, does not make it easy for anyone. That’s why we will beat them 3-0, let’s win it for Aaron.