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Arsenal Winger Theo Walcott Looking Forward To Mouthwatering Celtic And Milan Clashes In The Emirates Cup
Youngster excited by pre-season tests.
Jul 28, 2010 3:40:00 PM
By Matt Monaghan
Arsenal winger Theo Walcott is "really looking forward" to running out against Milan and Celtic in the Emirates Cup.
Walcott, 21, has been an ever-present for the Gunners throughout the summer tour of Austria after being snubbed by England for the World Cup. The next stage of their preparations begins this weekend with the four-way annual tournament, which also includes French side Olympique Lyonnais.
Speaking to the club's official website, Walcott was excited about getting stuck in against the fellow European heavyweights.
"There are three big clubs playing at this year's Emirates Cup, so it's going to be a good pre-season test for us," Walcott noted.
"I know it's only pre-season, but you always like to start well at the Emirates Cup, in front of your own supporters. I'm really looking forward to getting back out there at Emirates Stadium and playing.
"Celtic are a very good team with great supporters, so we're looking forward to playing against them. It should make a very good atmosphere in the stadium on that day!
"Also, AC Milan are one of Europe's leading clubs, so of course, we can't wait to play them as well."
Walcott, 21, has been an ever-present for the Gunners throughout the summer tour of Austria after being snubbed by England for the World Cup. The next stage of their preparations begins this weekend with the four-way annual tournament, which also includes French side Olympique Lyonnais.
Speaking to the club's official website, Walcott was excited about getting stuck in against the fellow European heavyweights.
"There are three big clubs playing at this year's Emirates Cup, so it's going to be a good pre-season test for us," Walcott noted.
"I know it's only pre-season, but you always like to start well at the Emirates Cup, in front of your own supporters. I'm really looking forward to getting back out there at Emirates Stadium and playing.
"Celtic are a very good team with great supporters, so we're looking forward to playing against them. It should make a very good atmosphere in the stadium on that day!
"Also, AC Milan are one of Europe's leading clubs, so of course, we can't wait to play them as well."
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