England coach Fabio Capello says the progress of Arsenal youngster Jack Wilshere this season has been "incredible".
It was the responsibility and attitude he displayed in two Champions League meetings with Barcelona recently that convinced Capello that Wilshere is the real deal.
"It is incredible," Capello admitted. "In this last seven months, he improved a lot.
"After that very first game I was not sure because he didn't play with a lot of confidence and following the Denmark game, some people were surprised when I said I was really happy with his performance.
"But he played with confidence and without fear. He tried to do the same things he usually does when he plays for Arsenal and everyone can understand his value after the games against Barcelona.
"I followed him. I monitored him during the game in Barcelona.
"Against the most difficult team, one of the best teams of all, he played the same game, with the same confidence that he did in the first leg in London. Then Arsenal won. The second time it was more difficult."
Capello was awe-struck at the manner in which Wilshere refused to be intimidated by his surroundings, his illustrious opponents, his team-mates or even the referee.
"He will be England captain one day," Capello added. "Jack Wilshere needs more caps but he is a real leader."
