Theo Walcott in action for England
'My players cannot think about World Cup'
By Nick Teale
Arsène Wenger has insisted that for his players this season is about achieving success with Arsenal, not earning a place at the World Cup.
During a press conference at Arsenal's Training Ground on Monday, one journalist suggested that the current campaign is a crucial one for Theo Walcott because, at its conclusion, England manager Fabio Capello will choose his squad for South Africa.
The reporter did not reach the end of his question.
"I must stop you there," interrupted Wenger. "The big season is with Arsenal, not at the World Cup.
"We do not pay players to go to the World Cup - we pay the players to do well for Arsenal.
"The first pride of a man is to do well for the guy who pays you in life, not to go to the World Cup."
[Monday, November 23, 2009]
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