Gerrard believes Jack Wilshere will be future England captain

Jack Wilshere at England’s training session

Current England captain and legendary midfielder, Steven Gerrard believes Jack Wilshere has the potential to lead the national team in future.

He said to The FA: “Jack is so good I am sure when he gets to my age he will be sitting in my position with the armband on talking about another 100-cap player.

“It’s his quality, his example in training every day. He wants to learn, he loves England. He ticks a lot of boxes when it comes down to other players following his lead.”

Gerrard mentioned that he knew Wilshere had potential of becoming a star, the first time he faced him in 2008, as reported by The FA.

He further added: “You could see his quality straight away. From that moment, I’m not thinking about Arsenal, I’m thinking of England and getting back out there with him.

“I’ve said many times we need to share the responsibility out.

“As a nation we want to pin all the pressure on one person like we did with Gazza and we have done with Rooney lately. It’s not dangerous, it’s just not fair for one person to carry the nation’s pressure.” he added.

“Eleven players go out there and you go to a tournament with 23 or 24.”

The midfielder had emphasised the importance of not putting too much pressure on the young shoulders of one man.