Arsenal winger Theo Walcott is confident he can deliver at the World Cup next month for England.

Four years ago the then teenager was a shock inclusion in Sven Goran Eriksson's England squad but he didn't make it onto the pitch in Germany. But Walcott believes he is now ready to make his mark on the world stage.

Walcott told arsenal.com: "I've been to a World Cup already and hopefully it will be a different story this time. I was only 17 [at the 2006 Finals], I was a baby-faced kid just enjoying the occasion. But I'm 21 now and I will get on with it and try to make my mark.

"I've learned a lot since then with the experience I've had in the Premier League, working with the boss [Arsène Wenger] and the players. I am learning to use my pace at the right time and I know that I will be judged on my goals and assists."