Source: Team_Talk
Capello: Wilshere a WC contender
The Italian saw Wilshere, who has only made one substitute appearance in the Premier League, star in the pre-season Emirates Cup tournament, scoring twice against Rangers.
And Capello said of the 17-year-old: "He surprised me. Really. I saw him last year two times because he played in the Carling Cup and he has improved a lot now.
"He plays without fear, with confidence. And the other players passed the ball always to him. This is not normal to be so young and so good."
Sven-Goran Eriksson took another Arsenal youngster, Theo Walcott, to the World Cup finals in 2006 before he had played in the Premier League but Capello stressed Wilshere must break into the first team if he is to earn a place in the squad.
He continued: "We have time before we have to decide if he will go to South Africa. It depends a lot on (Gunners boss) Arsene Wenger, if he will play him."
