Fabio Capello has admitted that Jack Wilshere could make his World Cup squad if he plays regularly for Arsenal.
The 17-year-old midfielder has been talked about as an exciting prospect for the future for some time and Capello saw him in Carling Cup action last season.
The England manager believes Wilshere has progressed rapidly over the last few months after taking in his two sparkling performances in the recent Emirates Cup.
Wilshere is likely to be given more opportunities to impress in the Premier League this term and Capello intends to keep a close eye on him.
"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," said Capello.
"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."
Capello has a policy of only picking players who are performing on a regular basis for their clubs and he insists it will be the same for Wilshere.
He continued: "We have time before we have to decide if he will go to South Africa. It depends a lot on Arsene Wenger, if he will play him."
The 17-year-old midfielder has been talked about as an exciting prospect for the future for some time and Capello saw him in Carling Cup action last season.
The England manager believes Wilshere has progressed rapidly over the last few months after taking in his two sparkling performances in the recent Emirates Cup.
Wilshere is likely to be given more opportunities to impress in the Premier League this term and Capello intends to keep a close eye on him.
"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," said Capello.
"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."
Capello has a policy of only picking players who are performing on a regular basis for their clubs and he insists it will be the same for Wilshere.
He continued: "We have time before we have to decide if he will go to South Africa. It depends a lot on Arsene Wenger, if he will play him."