Source: SKY_Sports
Gibbs tipped for England future
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes Kieran Gibbs has the quality to become England's left-back.[LNB] Fabio Capello currently regards Ashley Cole and Wayne Bridge as the top two players in the position, with Gibbs down the pecking order at such an early stage of his career.[LNB]However, the 20-year-old will get an opportunity to impress for the Gunners in the absence of the injured Gael Clichy against Birmingham on Saturday.[LNB]And Wenger fully expects Gibbs to rise to the challenge and show that he is capable of having a bright future at the very highest level.[LNB]"It is a big season for Kieran. I believe he has the quality to be the England left-back, and have said that for a long time," said Wenger.[LNB]"He is still very young. He has a lack of experience, but has the quality.[LNB]"For him now it is to consistently play. He will play games with Arsenal this year and will play tomorrow."[LNB]CompetitionClichy had to wait for his chance behind Cole at Arsenal and Gibbs now faces a similar situation, although Wenger thinks it will benefit his development in the long run.[LNB]"When you make the choice to live in a competitive world you have to accept competition," said the French tactician.[LNB]"To accept competition is to push somebody who is in front of you out and to show you are better.[LNB]"You cannot complain about that.[LNB]"Everybody is free to come into our world or stay out of it. Once you are in there, you have to accept competition."[LNB]
