Both Wilshere and his Gunners team-mateTheo Walcott are expected to feature in the forthcoming European Championship qualifying campaign as Fabio Capello looks to rebuild a squad for the future following the Three Lions’ abject display in South Africa.
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And Wenger believes Wilshere – who was loaned to Bolton Wanderers last season – can cut the grade at the very highest level, saying; “Theo Walcott was at the World Cup at 17 years of age; he had not played one game in the Premier League, and it didn’t kill him.”
He added: “In 2012, Jack will be 20, so why not? You cannot rule it out, but it is down to performances.
“I believe Jack is stronger than last year, physically, and the few months he played at Bolton has given him something.
“He will be used at the club, of course.”
But Wenger added: “The problems at that age is to be patient; you don’t have patience.
“If you look at the number of good players we have in midfield, nobody can guarantee a position to anybody.”
On Sunday, Arsenal won the Emirate Cup after beating Celtic 3-2. They kick-off the new Barclays Premier League season on 15th August with a trip to play Liverpool at Anfield.
“In 2012, Jack will be 20, so why not?” – Arsene Wenger
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