Wales boss Gary Speed says young midfielder Aaron Ramsey will learn on the job in his role as national team captain.
The 20-year old was appointed skipper of the Welsh Dragons for their recent Euro2102 qualifier with England and Speed expects him to do very well despite protestations from Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger.
"When Arsene Wenger says something like that, as a young manager you listen and take it on board," he said.
"If Arsene says it, I respect him totally; but we didn't just make Aaron captain [just] for the England game - we made him captain for the future.
"I know Cesc Fabregas was a captain at a very early age at Arsenal and he probably made mistakes.
"Aaron will learn a lot as he has goes on. I've not put any extra pressure on him. I just want him to go out and play.
"He is going to have quiet games and great games but the reason behind it was the future of the team and it was definitely the right decision.
"When we are in a position to compete in two years' time then I think Aaron will benefit from the experience he is getting now."
