EPL:Theo Walcott should return to Arsenal training in August and be back in first team soon after, reveals Arsene Wenger

• Theo Walcott is set to return to Arsenal training in August
• Arsene Wenger revealed he would be fast tracked back into the first team
• England international has been sidelined since injuring his knee in January
• The knee ligament required surgery forcing him to miss the World Cup
• Walcott has warned he and Alexis Sanchez will cause danger from flanks

By RICHARD ARROWSMITH

PUBLISHED: 15:25 GMT, 18 July 2014 | UPDATED: 18:41 GMT, 18 July 2014

 
 
 
 

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Arsene Wenger has revealed that Theo Walcott is expected to return to training in August and could be fast tracked back into Arsenal's first team.

The England winger missed the World Cup after being sidelined with a knee ligament injury that required surgery in January .

The 25-year-old, who recently became a father for the first time, is back taking part in light training during pre-season with his manager hoping he doesn't miss too much of the new campaign.

VIDEO Scroll down to watch Theo Walcott working hard in the gym ahead of pre-season

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On the mend: Theo Walcott is set to return to full training by the end of August

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Fast tracked: Arsene Wenger revealed that Walcott should be drafted back into the first team quickly

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Cheeky gesture: Walcott has not played since injuring his knee against Tottenham in January

Theo Walcott lifting weights ready for Arsenal's pre-season

'He’s progressing very well,' Wenger told Arsenal’s website.

 

 

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'He’s worked very hard during the summer and we expect him to be back in full training at the end of August.'

The Gunners boss also hinted that Walcott would be drafted back into his staring XI sooner rather than later.

'Once he’s back in full training it can be very quick. He has a good basis, which is what he’s working on now. ' said the Frenchman.

Meanwhile, Walcott believes he and new signing Alexis Sanchez can form a potent partnership that will strike fear into opposition defences next season.

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Get shirty! Theo Walcott holds up an Alexis Sanchez top at the Arsenal store

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Wing men: Walcott insists that he and Sanchez (R) will cause havoc from the flanks this season

'Sanchez is a world class player and I enjoyed watching him play for Barcelona and for Chile at the World Cup,' Walcott told Arsenal Player.

'He's still very young as well and he is going to show so much pace and power, which we lacked a bit last year.

'With me and him on the flanks, a lot of teams won't be looking forward to playing Arsenal this year

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