Walcott could start for Arsenal

24 November 2006 19:46

Theo Walcott may get his chance on Saturday (Action Images)

LONDON, Nov 24 (SW) - With Thierry Henry set to miss out through injury on Saturday, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has said he may turn to youngster Theo Walcott to start in his place.

Walcott, 17, made headlines when he was selected for the England team at the 2006 World Cup and he has impressed in recent outings off the bench for the Gunners.

Wenger, though, is worried about the pressure being place on the very talented, but still very young, striker.

"There's a lot of expectation," said the Frenchman. "I feel the boy is under a lot of pressure, because if he plays and doesn't deliver, people are very, very aggressive with him. That was already the case."

Wenger said he would make the decision before the game in Bolton on Saturday.