Adebayor: Walcott next Henry

Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor has said that Theo Walcott could be as good as Thierry Henry. 19-year-old Walcott moved from Southampton to Arsenal in January 2006 for £5million and has only just started to repay the huge faith boss Arsene Wenger placed in the youngster.

His performances of late have now elicited praise from his teammate and Togo international striker Emmanuel Adebayor, who believes that Walcott could well become one of the Arsenal greats.

"He is still learning but I can promise you in a few years, Theo will be up with Thierry,” said Adebayor, who moved to Arsenal at the same time as Theo Walcott, but who played frequently with Thierry Henry.

"He may be more than Thierry because he's learning very fast, he's progressing and in a few years Theo will be where he needs to be.

"It's the first time I've played with him as a forward but he's a very good player. He's got the speed, he's very fast, makes runs behind and he's got some skills as well so it's very easy to adapt with players like that.

"He took his chance well. The keeper gave him the ball and he was in the best position at the best time. For the second goal he just ran and showed how quick he is. He showed that he can be a good finisher as well and is very good for the team.

"I am here to adapt with everyone. Last year I played with Thierry, Robin van Persie, Julio Baptista. This year I'm playing with Robin, Theo, Eduardo. I'm ready to play with anyone that they put up front with me," finished Adebayor.