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Wilshere: Capello praise
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Fabio Capello says Jack Wilshere is now one of his first-choice midfielders after winning just two caps for England.
The Arsenal youngster, who made his debut for his country as a late substitute against Hungary at Wembley in August, has played a key role for the Gunners this season.
The 19-year-old looks a prime candidate to feature in next Saturday’s Euro 2012 qualifier with Wales at the Millennium Stadium and the friendly with Ghana on March 29th at Wembley.
And Capello feels his performances for Arsenal against Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League have established him as one of the best young players in the world.
Capello said: “Wilshere, after the game against Barcelona, he has arrived.
“He has arrived. You can understand the value of that sort of performance.
“As a young player, I think he is at the top, not only in England but Europe and the world.”
Confidence
When asked if Wilshere was now a first-choice midfielder, Capello said: “Yes, yes, because he is good, because he plays without fear, and with confidence.
“Also for someone so young, he is a leader. It is incredible.
“I never saw someone so young be a leader on the pitch. It is incredible.”
But the manager believes it will be his successor and not him who will decide whether he is a future England captain.
He said: “He is a leader but it (being England captain) will be probably the choice of another manager.”
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Capello – Wilshere has arrived
