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Wenger hails Walcott improvement

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger expects big things from Theo Walcott next season.

The England Under-21 international was part of a near full-strength XI for the final match of the Emirates Cup against Spanish giants Real Madrid on Sunday, which the Gunners won 1-0.

"Theo is ahead of what he was doing at this period last season and he is still 19," said Wenger. "I hope Theo will be a big part of the squad this season."

He added: "I have confidence in him of course, but it is down to performances.

"His first touch his much better and he moves the ball quicker. His penetration and final ball is better.

"There is goalscoring potential in him and I hope he gets it out of him."

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