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Theo Walcott believes James Ward-Prowse is a BETTER free-kick taker than David Beckham and has overtaken England legend to become the Premier League's set-piece king

Theo Walcott has heaped praise on his Southampton team-mate James Ward-Prowse and believes he is a better set-piece specialist than England legend David Beckham.

Ward-Prowse has already scored three free-kicks this season, two behind Beckham's season record of five, and has become a huge threat from dead-ball situations outside the opposition area.

Walcott played with Beckham in the England set-up, and despite him being known around the world for his impressive free-kicks, the Southampton winger believes Ward-Prowse is even better.

Southampton captain James Ward-Prowse has become a free-kick specialist for his team
Already this season, the England midfielder has fired in three direct free-kicks for the Saints

Speaking to talkSPORT, Walcott said: 'After every training session I see James taking free-kicks.