Arsenal's Theo Walcott proud of goal record

Arsenal forward Theo Walcott has admitted that he is proud of his performance in front of goal last season.

The 24-year-old England international finished as the club's top scorer with 21 goals - the first time in a campaign that he has found the net more than 20 times.

"I was very proud of being top scorer, but it sort of went unnoticed really," Walcott told the club's official website.

"I was very proud of myself last season - not just the goals but the assists and what I contributed to the team itself. That has come from me believing in myself a bit more."

Walcott and his Arsenal teammates are currently on a pre-season tour of Asia.