Wenger wants Walcott protection

Arsene Wenger fully expects Theo Walcott to come in for more harsh treatment - but has called for referees to provide the England star with the “right protection”.

The 19-year-old – who struck a superb hat-trick to help sink Croatia in the recent World Cup qualifier – was given a rough ride by Dynamo Kiev captain Andriy Nesmachniy during the Champions League opener in the Ukraine on Wednesday night.