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Arsenal boss Wenger: Walcott can replace Owen

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says 18 year-old Theo Walcott is the man to replace Michael Owen for England.

"Walcott is one of the candidates, of course," said Wenger. "If you are talking about him playing instead of Owen for England then I endorse that.

"The next step for Theo is to play as a central striker and it is an option I am considering."

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