Mikael Silvestre says Arsenal is the ideal club for youngsters to learn their trade.

The France defender rates highly the likes of Jack Wilshere, Fran Merida and Kieran Gibbs.

"I think the youngsters have got a fantastic chance here to be part of the Club because the facilities are fantastic, the training ground and the stadium too, and they have a chance to play because that is the strategy of the manager and the Club," Silvestre told arsenal.com.

"They have got everything in their hands now."