Arsenal winger Theo Walcott believes that fellow Gunners midfielder Ryo Miyaichi will evolve into a top player.

Miyaichi, 19, is currently on loan at Bolton Wanderers and has impressed Walcott with his performances this season.

"Ryo has done very well at Bolton. He will be a better person for it, a better player and I can see him coming back here next year and playing a lot more regularly," Walcott told the club's official website.

"The way he is playing, there are full backs out there now who are thinking, 'I don't want to play against him this week'."

Miyaichi has made eight appearances for Bolton this season.