Walcott
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Derek, 1930–2017, West Indian poet and playwright: Nobel Prize 1992.
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Joe Arnold CreamJersey Joe, 1914–94, U.S. boxer: world heavyweight champion 1951–52.
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Derek ( Alton ). born 1930, St Lucian poet and playwright, whose works include the poetry collections In a Green Night (1962) and The Bounty (1997), the play The Dream on Monkey Mountain (1967), and the long poem Omeros (1990): Nobel prize for literature 1992
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Jersey Joe, real name Arnold Raymond Cream. 1914–94, US boxer: world heavyweight champion 1951–52
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"He scored two fantastic goals and, for me, he is not just going to be in the squad next summer," said former England forward and Match of the Day pundit Theo Walcott.
From BBC
As Walcott alluded to, Rogers was not merely a goal threat in Sunday's 3-2 win, despite registering five of Villa's seven attempts.
From BBC
"He is such an intelligent player," added Walcott.
From BBC
"I just think you need someone who can do everything," added Walcott.
From BBC
"I think Frank is a really good manager and we have to remember that all managers need time," said ex-England winger and BBC Match of the Day pundit Theo Walcott.
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