Walcott hopes to emulate Ronaldo

Theo Walcott is looking to emulate the World Cup exploits of record-breaking striker Ronaldo after comparing his experience in Germany this summer to the Brazilian's first taste of football's showpiece event in 1994.

Walcott hopes to emulate Ronaldo

Theo Walcott is looking to emulate the World Cup exploits of record-breaking striker Ronaldo after comparing his experience in Germany this summer to the Brazilian's first taste of football's showpiece event in 1994.

The 17-year-old was a shock inclusion in the England squad that reached the quarter-finals but, like Ronaldo 12 years previously, did not see any action.

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