Source: PA
Wenger reassured by composed Walcott
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes a "composed" Theo Walcott has finally shaken off his big-match nerves and can make a real impact this season.
The 21-year-old scored a hat-trick as Barclays Premier League newboys Blackpool were thrashed 6-0 at Emirates Stadium.
Walcott was a controversial omission from Fabio Capello's ill-fated World Cup squad, but fresh from a summer break, the former Southampton trainee now looks set to play a full part in England's quest for redemption at the 2012 European Championship.
"Maybe what happened to Theo is part of his development," said the Arsenal manager.
"Theo is quite a good finisher, but was too nervous in front of goal, he rushed his movements.
"Now he is composed, and once a player feels and understands that, to be composed and calm in front of goal, it opens their mind. I was always positive because I have looked at his disappointments, and how well he analyses things. When you are intelligent, you always improve."
