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Arsenal's Walcott wants medals not money

Arsenal and England star Theo Walcott's ambition is to win some silverware, citing financial success as secondary. The 20 year old cites Manchester United veteran Ryan Giggs as the perfect role model for how to conduct himself both on and off the pitch.

Walcott told The Guardian: "My friends, family and girlfriend have all helped, but I'm a level-headed guy anyway.

"I haven't changed at all. People always think it's about money, money, money but I just want to win trophies.

"Ryan Giggs is the perfect example for me, the amount of medals he has won. You want to look back on your career and see what you've achieved, not just have a fancy car and a big house."

He added: "It's not so much that he's been at one club all his career, more that you don't see him on the front pages.

"It's the way he talks to people, the way he deals with the pressure every day. He is like an ambassador for his club."

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