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West Ham midfielder Wilshere convinced by quality of Felipe Anderson

West Ham midfielder Jack Wilshere is convinced by the quality of teammate Felipe Anderson.

The 26-year-old is approaching his comeback from an ankle injury and is hugely excited by the prospect of playing alongside the in-form Brazil winger.

“With Anderson, it was difficult for him at the start as he came from Italy and he's a Brazilian boy and it's hard in the Premier League week-in, week-out, as it doesn't matter who you are playing against, you have to put your foot in and be ready for the fight," said the No19.

“You can see he's starting to come good now, he's getting comfortable in the league and starting to show the skills and talent he has got, and he's adding a few goals as well. I think there's a lot more to come from him and I can't wait to see it.

“Technically, he is up there with the top players. He's a player who can do pretty much everything, he can beat his man and has that Brazilian flair, if you like, and he's also got the vision to get his head up and make a pass and he's starting to show that now."

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