Source: Team_Talk
Coyle backing for starlet Wilshere
Arsene Wenger is clearly a disciple of Coyle's brand of passing football, having initially signalled an intention to let Wilshere move to Burnley on loan last month before eventually doing a deal with Bolton after the Scot moved into the Reebok Stadium hot-seat.[LNB]Big things have been expected of Wilshere for quite some time, to the extent that, at one stage, he was tipped as a possible inclusion in Fabio Capello's World Cup squad.[LNB]That talk has been silenced somewhat over the past few weeks. But, on last night's evidence, when Wilshere turned in an eye-catching display in Bolton's 2-0 defeat at Manchester City, Coyle feels it is only a matter of time before the 18-year-old is pulling on the Three Lions.[LNB]"We are always saying we want the best young English players playing, so they can play for their national team and represent their country well," said Coyle.[LNB]"In Jack Wilshere there is one for the future, no doubt a big future.[LNB]"He has such a fantastic level of composure, which all goes well, not just for us, but also for English football."[LNB]Although Wilshere tired towards the end of what was his first Premier League start, he had made a significant impact with his close control and ability to pick out team-mates in space.[LNB]But it was another aspect of the teenagers play that made Coyle smile as Wilshere went toe-to-toe with former Arsenal skipper Patrick Vieira in midfield.[LNB]"There was obviously a height difference with Vieira but he went into a tackle with him after two minutes and set his marker down," Coyle enthused.[LNB]"I was delighted with him. He covered every blade of grass and looked so accomplished on the ball.[LNB]"He is a gifted individual. He is clever, he is bright. He has a football brain."[LNB]Asking such a young player, who has made so few first-team appearances, would normally be viewed as being counter-productive in the relegation fight Bolton are presently embroiled in.[LNB]Coyle does not see it that way. He actually thinks Wilshere can bring a major of assurance to an undeniably hazardous situation.[LNB]"He didn't look fazed against City and we were needing points then, just as we will next week," he said.[LNB]"He is just a very good footballer who loves getting on the ball.[LNB]"He brings another facet to our play, which can only help us in the long run."[LNB]Coyle may not get the opportunity to put his theory into practice given Wilshere is due back at the Emirates next season, but ultimately, the Bolton manager feels the Stevenage-born player's best position will be in central midfield.[LNB]Wilshere presently has a wider brief. But even there, it is easy to spot a class act.[LNB]"He is not an out-and-out winger who takes two or three people on," said Coyle.[LNB]"He has pace and he sees a pass and as time goes on he will become a central midfielder.[LNB]"He is a lovely young kid and I have no doubts he will go from strength to strength."[LNB][LNB]
