Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says young left-back Kieran Gibbs "has a future".

He told arsenal.com: "I like Kieran Gibbs. He is a player who can go up and down and he has an unbelievable physique. Gibbs was first a midfielder and he has a future. I gave Armand Traore out on loan because I had Gibbs, and I also have Silvestre who can play there if needed."

After victory over Carling Cup rivals Wigan, Wenger added: "I believe, on the players you have seen tonight, England has a competitive future. You have Gavin Hoyte, who for me had an outstanding game, Gibbs, Mark Randall, Wilshere - all four are top class. Also there is Jay Simpson, Henri Lansbury, Emmanuel Frimpong and Abu Ogogo. Some are in the national team [relative to their age] as well."