Walcott putting World Cup prospects on back burner

ARSENAL winger Theo Walcott has vowed to take Arsene Wenger’s advice about concentrating on club football and putting the World Cup to the back of his mind for now.

Wenger reacted angrily early in the week when questioned about players such as Walcott needing to maintain form and fitness ahead of next year’s tournament in South Africa.

International football will be the least of Arsenal’s concerns this weekend when Chelsea arrive at the Emirates Stadium, particularly after the defeat to Sunderland last Saturday.