Monday 13 October 2014 15:25, UK
Jack Wilshere claims Wayne Rooney is 'world class' after his match-winning display against Estonia on Sunday evening.
Rooney scored the only goal of the game in Tallinn and Wilshere is convinced he will go on to become England's leading scorer of all time.
He has done it throughout his England and Manchester United career. He has still got it and we are lucky to have him.
The Arsenal midfielder has been lauded himself for flourishing in a different role for his country, but was keen to heap praise on his skipper after he took his tally to 43, one behind third-placed Jimmy Greaves and six adrift of Sir Bobby Charlton.
"That's the sign of a world-class player," Wilshere said. "He had a few opportunities but when it comes to those sorts of moments of magic, he can produce them.
"He has done it throughout his England and Manchester United career. He has still got it and we are lucky to have him."
Wilshere sat in a deeper role in England’s last two victories and the 22-year-old has been praised for his level of performance.
He admitted that it has been a challenge to adapt to his new position although he feels he is now developing an understanding with Rooney.
I am starting to get a little bit of an understanding with Wayne and his runs. If he keeps making those runs, he is going to beat the goal record.
"It is a little bit difficult because I don't play it for my club," he said.
"I am used to playing a different role but that's what I spoke about after the Switzerland game, doing your homework, watching players who play in that role and learning from them.
"I am feeling better and better as each game goes on. I am starting to get a little bit of an understanding with Wayne and his runs. If he keeps making those runs, he is going to beat the goal record."
