Theo Walcott has the ability to become a quality centre-forward but only if he leaves Arsenal.

That is the sentiment of Southampton legend Matt Le Tissier who suggests the speedy 26-year old England forward can succeed in a more central role with a club who plays a style that will suit him more.

"He could be a very useful centre-forward in a team that plays on the counter-attack," said former England midfielder Le Tissier on talkSPORT's 'Hawksbee and Jacobs' program.

"Arsenal tend to dominate football matches, especially at home, and there isn't always a lot of space in behind the back four.

"You saw last night (Tuesday), Italy didn't allow too much space in behind and dropped fairly deep, and there was no room for Theo to manoeuvre.

"I do think he could be a centre-forward if he was in a different team.

"I don't think Roy [Hodgson] did him too many favours last night by throwing him against the Italians as a centre-forward, especially when he has spent nearly a year out injured."