Londono "Arsenal" forward Theo Walcott does not believe that Mesut Ozil or Alexis Sanchez are among the best three footballers, instead, he sees Gareth Bale alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
T. Walcott and G. Bale have played together at the "Southampton" academy. The Englishman is impressed by the versatility of Madrid's "Real" star - G. Bale, who started his career as a winger and became one of the best wingers, capable of playing in the "number ten" position.
"It's just my opinion, but to be honest, Gareth Bale is now the third best player in the world," Walcott told UEFA.com. "When you know that he used to be a left-back and has moved positions throughout his career, you can't doubt him. Now he can play as a winger or in the number ten position.
This just shows what can be achieved through hard work. Gareth and I have been good friends since the days when we lived in the same room at the "Southampton" academy. I'm happy for him," added T. Walcott.
G. Bale has been unable to prove his worth in recent months - he has been sidelined due to injury, but before that, he managed to play 16 games, score seven goals, and provide four assists.
