He is the best footballer in the world and the star player in arguably the finest club side of all time. Yet speak to Lionel Messi about Theo Walcott and it becomes obvious that even Barcelona are scared of pace.
“I can only speak from experience but he was one of the most dangerous players I have ever played against,” said Messi. “Barcelona players are not scared easily but I can tell you that when we played Arsenal last season he truly worried us.”
