Walcott names Arsenal star who is world class

Former Arsenal star Theo Walcott has thrown his weight behind Bukayo Saka as he disagreed with Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand for claiming that the 22-year-old winger was not a world-class player.

Ferdinand caused an uproar among Arsenal fans with his comments about Saka on his VIBE with FIVE podcast.

The former defender claimed that Saka couldn’t be considered world-class because he was yet to prove himself in the ‘nitty-gritty stages’ of the UEFA Champions League.

However, Walcott has now responded to Ferdinand.

“Yeah, I mean, people are entitled to their opinion,” Walcott said at the London Football Awards on Thursday.

“I get it. For me, he is. His numbers are showing that and his consistency as well in the best league in the world.

“Phil Foden is world class as well, all of these guys. But Saka is world class in my opinion. My son loves him.”