One of the curiosities of the last international break was the ineffectual performance of Theo Walcott for England against Malta and Slovenia. Put him back in an Arsenal shirt, however, and it was as if a switch had been flicked. The 27-year-old scored twice to set his team up for a 3-2 home win over Swansea City and it prolonged his eye-catching start to the club season. He is Arsenal’s top scorer, with seven goals in all competitions. “It’s always difficult when you go from your club to international, there’s a different transition at this moment in time with England and you play with different players,” Walcott said. “You have to get used to the way you play all over again and it is difficult to get into the rhythm of things.” Happily for Arsenal, Walcott’s rhythm and focus is in sync with them. David Hytner
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