Walcott gives up hopes of being Arsenal's leading striker

Theo Walcott has asked Arsene Wenger to play on the right wing for Arsenal this season.

The 27-year-old has previously insisted that he should be considered as a striker but has struggled to cement that place ahead of Olivier Giroud.

And after failing to establish himself as a forward, Walcott is now keen to secure a role on the right flank under Wenger.

"I have told the manager that I want to be known for playing on the right again," said Walcott.

"I can play up front. I want to know where I want to play. The manager has said I can play up front. It depends on what game it is.

"I know I can do a job up front, as well as on the right. I want to make my position on the right – that's where I know where I am now."