Fabio Capello has already confirmed the Arsenal youngster will start Saturday’s Euro 2012 qualifier with Wales in Cardiff.
Wilshere has played just 52 minutes for England in friendly internationals – against Hungary and Denmark, but the Italian has backed the 19-year-old in a massive show of faith ahead of the crunch clash at the Millennium Stadium.
And, Terry has echoed those sentiments after watching Wilshere’s performances for the Gunners this season.
Character
He said: “I sit across from Jack on the team bus and I’ve got to know him over
the last few months.
“As a person and a character, he can handle it with England. He handles himself well. He communicates well for such a young boy as well.
“He knows he deserves to be in this England side. Whether that’s in the squad or the starting side, he knows he belongs here.
“I couldn’t say that when I was his age, that I deserved to be here.
“I think we’re seeing younger players coming into this set up and really believing and bringing a whole new mentality into the squad which I think is fantastic.”
Qualities
Terry, 30, has been impressed with the way Wilshere has established himself at the Emirates and he believes the schemer has the potential to be one of his successors as skipper.
“Jack has definitely got the character and the qualities to be a future England captain,” he added.
“He’s someone who always works his socks off, tries hard, stays behind after
training, wants to learn and improve.
“That’s the key thing. Some young players these days settle for playing every
week in the Premier League and getting their call-ups.
“They settle for that. He’s a player who wants to work and improve on that.”
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