Arsenal starlet Jeff Reine-Adelaide has been backed by Theo Walcott to make the most of his talent, provided he is not put under too much pressure.
The 17-year-old Frenchman caught the eye during the Emirates Cup - featuring in wins over Lyon and Wolfsburg - having arrived in the close-season from Lens.
Reine-Adelaide supplied the assist for Walcott in Sunday's 1-0 win over the Bundesliga side and the England international has been impressed by his team-mate's pre-season showings.
"For 17, he's confident on the ball and he wants to express himself as well, which is important," Walcott told Arsenal's official website.
"It's always nice to see a young player not be shy on the ball. Even if he makes a mistake he wants it again, which is a good sign.
"Getting that assist at the weekend just shows he's got that touch in the final third where it matters most and he's got a good physical presence about him.
"The most important thing is not to put too much pressure on the young guy's shoulders.
"He's still got a lot to learn but he's at the best club to do that with the best manager as well. He's definitely got some skills and he's very talented."
