Source: Daily_Mail
Theo for England! Shearer backs Arsenal ace to silence World Cup critics
Former England striker Alan Shearer has backed Theo Walcott to win a place in Fabio Capello's squad and silence his critics in South Africa this summer.[LNB]The Arsenal ace came in for scathing criticism following his performance in the friendly win over Egypt earlier this month with ex-England international Chris Waddle arguing he does not warrant a place in the Italian's 23-man World Cup party because he lacks intelligence as a footballer.[LNB]But Newcastle legend - and now TV pundit - Shearer believes Capello needs to look no further than Walcott in his search to replace injured winger David Beckham, insisting the 21-year-old has a very bright future in the game for club and country.[LNB] Theo for England: Alan Shearer has backed Walcott to shine at the World Cup[LNB]'I would take Theo Walcott. I'm a fan of his,' Shearer told BBC Radio FiveLive.[LNB]'I know he's beencriticised for his final ball and his football brain but the future isvery very bright for him.[LNB] Walcott puts injury nightmare behind him and prepares to silence his criticsCHRIS WADDLE EXCLUSIVE: Leaving Theo Walcott at home is a no-brainerCapello forced to wait for UEFA draw to decide England's Euro 2012 fixturesARSENAL FC
