When Arsenal plays Southampton, Theo Walcott will see his old teams play. He was a young talent when he joined Arsenal in 2006 but has regrets about leaving.

Theo Walcott stopped playing football in 2023 after returning to Southampton. His last goal was against Arsenal in a 3-3 draw.

Arsenal has a new young player named Max Dowman. He is 16 and has already played twice and scored a goal.

Max Dowman might play for Arsenal for a long time, but he won't play as long as Theo Walcott did. Theo doesn't regret leaving Arsenal, but he regrets how it happened.

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Theo Walcott said he didn't like leaving Arsenal at night and picking up his things alone.

Theo knew it was time to leave Arsenal because he wasn't playing much. Arsenal then signed new players, which would have made it harder for him to play.

Theo had to pack his things quickly and quietly. He used bin bags to carry his boots.

Theo didn't want to leave Arsenal in a hurry, but he had to because his move to Everton wasn't official yet.

Theo played his last game for Arsenal in January 2018.

A long time ago, Arsenal and Chelsea wanted to sign Theo Walcott. He chose to stay at Southampton.

Theo told Jamie Redknapp that Chelsea scared him when they showed him their team and stadium.

Chelsea showed Theo their first team, but it was too much for him. He preferred Southampton's simpler approach.

Theo liked Southampton because it felt like a family club. He didn't want to be overwhelmed by a big club like Chelsea.

Theo still holds the record for being England's youngest player.

Max Dowman also started his career at the club where he played as a young player. He made his Premier League debut at 15.

England's coach knows about Max Dowman and his skills. There's talk about him playing in the World Cup.

Theo Walcott was very young when he played for England in the World Cup. Max Dowman might break his record.

Theo doesn't think Max Dowman should play in the World Cup yet. He thinks Dowman needs to grow and develop more.

Max Dowman's form has made people ask if he'll play for England.

Theo hopes Max Dowman doesn't go to the World Cup. He thinks Dowman needs to grow at his own pace.

Theo thinks Max Dowman is different from him because he's playing in the Premier League. Dowman needs to develop emotionally.

Theo believes there are better players who deserve to go to the World Cup ahead of Max Dowman.

Arsenal's coach has to decide whether to play Max Dowman and other young players. Theo will be watching with interest.

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