Wenger hails Wilshere spirit and determination
Manager Arsène Wenger has said that midfielder Jack Wilshere is ready to fight for his place in the team's starting eleven.
The young Englishman also made an appearance last Wednesday for Fabio Capello's England in an international friendly against Hungary.
The 18-year-old, widely regarded as one of the more gifted players in England, experienced his first Premier League start to the new season.
Wilshere started in the centre of midfield in the 1-1 draw against Liverpool at Anfield, but according to Wenger, has accepted the fact that his appearance this season would be limited.
Wenger said: "Jack is ready to fight for his place at Arsenal.
"That is linked with the fact that you [reporters] ask me if I want to win the title and yet you want as well an 18-year-old player to play in the team.
"It is not contradictory because Jack is an exceptional talent but you have to combine both experience and potential to win the league.
"You have to accept as well we are in a country where it is difficult [to play a young player so regularly]."
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That is linked with the fact that you [reporters] ask me if I want to win the title and yet you want as well an 18-year-old player to play in the team.
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