Wenger urges for patience with Wilshere

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Date	Time	C	Opponent	F	A	R	S
02 Aug	4:15 PM	EC	Rangers (H)	3	0	Win

After seeing midfielder Jack Wilshere score two sublime goals against Scottish champions Rangers today, manager Arsène Wenger has called for calm and patience over the 17-year-old.

It didn't take long for the youngster to open the scoring, putting Arsenal ahead under two minutes from the kick-off. And the Englishman proceeded to orchestrate proceedings in the middle of the park, clicking well with captain Francesc Fabregas to dominate possession.

Wenger revealed that Wilshere is already being fast-tracked into the first team, but admits that in no certain terms is he ready for a consistent run. He said: "Of course I am pleased with him. He always had his football [ability] but he has gained some power now.

"A year ago he had to go across the pitch and now he can go straight. At that age that is normal and you can see that he is comfortable on the ball, he can take people on. You have seen that on both days.

"I don't know how much he will play. I speeded him up, I put him at 16 years of age in the dressing room and gave him a chance to practice everyday with the first-team players. If I had taken him out of the youth team now you would not have seen what you have seen today.

"That means he has benefited a lot from special treatment and an acceleration of his education because he plays for one year with the first team. But how many games? I don't know.

"The only problem in England is knowing the impatience of the people is that it will be difficult to keep the right pace in his progress. Could he play the whole Premier League campaign? Certainly not. He is physically strong because he has a strong body, Jack. It's difficult to predict.

"Let's be calm and quiet. There is still a year to go to the World Cup, and let's see how he improves, how consistent he is. Let's not make stars in just two games. You have to respect the development of the players.

"Before it was different, you had to play four or five years well and then somebody says 'maybe he can play for the national team'. Now everybody is quick because everybody sees everything."

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