Source: Team_Talk
Wilshere can be our Rooney - Wenger
The Hertfordshire-born 17-year-old may have missed out on a call-up to the England Under-21 squad for the friendly against Holland next week, but much is expected of the tenacious young midfielder.[LNB]Wilshere netted twice in the recent 3-0 victory over Rangers to complete an impressive weekend at the Emirates Cup, in front of watching England manager Fabio Capello.[LNB]There have already been calls for the player to be considered by Capello for the 2010 World Cup.[LNB]Wenger has called for patience with the teenager, who was fast-tracked into the first-team squad last season.[LNB]However the Gunners boss feels Wilshere has all of the potential to make a big impact at Emirates Stadium - just as Manchester United and England star Rooney did with Everton when he was a similar age.[LNB]"What is good in his case is he reminds me a bit of Rooney when he started, in his belief and his positive attitude to go forwards," said Wenger.[LNB]"For the rest, he has still a lot to learn, relations with other players team-wise, but there are some great basics there."[LNB]But Wenger stressed: "As a manager you do not want a guy to be a star before he has delivered, and maybe here that is more difficult than anywhere else."[LNB][LNB] Prem 2009/10 Win Outright: Arsenal 8/1
