Arsene Wenger compares Jack Wilshere to Arsenal legend Dennis Bergkamp
Published 00:00 19/12/08 By By Neil Mcleman
Arsene Wenger last night forecast a massive future for 16-year-old midfielder Jack Wilshere at Arsenal - and compared him to Gunners' legend Dennis Bergkamp.
"I believe he will end up a central midfielder, just off the striker in the Bergkamp role," said boss Wenger.
"I am convinced he will have tremendous penetrative power and we forget that this boy is only 16 and already has so much power - you give him four more years and he will be massively strong.
"He can find the final ball and can also score goals. He is a passionate and committed guy and he is not afraid of tackles.
"He has to survive at the top level, where expectations are high. Theo Walcott coped well with that and I am confident we can surround Jack well enough to deal with it."
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