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| Theo Walcott wants to play through the middle |
The winger-come-striker started up front in Arsenal's 1-0 win over Newcastle on Saturday.
But his composure in front of goal came into question again after missing a good chance in the first half.
He was eventually substituted for Olivier Giroud in the second half.
“It’s obviously well documented that I want to play up front but there’s a lot of competition for places here," he said.
"I will do my best in any position when I am given the opportunity to play for this club.
"I will always be judged on goals and assists but I feel like I would score a lot of goals up front.”
However Walcott admits he understands the situation and knows he will have to play in a mixture of positions.
He is likely to play out wide for England this week in the absence of Daniel Sturridge and Danny Welbeck.
“Up front you can do things by just movement," he added, speaking to Arsenal.com. "At times you’re not involved in the games but you are. Some people may think, ‘Oh he hasn’t touched the ball for 15 minutes’ but you’re moving all the time, taking players and creating space for team-mates.
“That’s what strikers need to do at times, not just to always come for the ball and lay it off. You need to stretch teams, which will give our midfielders more space, more opportunities and more goals. That’s what you want in the team.
“I think you’ll see a mixture of me playing in those three positions, on the left, right and centre, depending on how the game is and who the opposition is. That’s why the manager is the best man to pick his team. I’ve shown the manager what I can do on the left, right and centre."
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