Wilshere, who is only 17-year-old, has been hyped and reports even suggest the youngster could make England’s squad for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
“What is good in his case is he reminds me a bit of Rooney when he started, in his belief and his positive attitude to go forwards,” said Wenger.
“For the rest, he has still a lot to learn, relations with other players team-wise, but there are some great basics there.”
Wenger added: “As a manager you do not want a guy to be a star before he has delivered, and maybe here that is more difficult than anywhere else.”
