“He’s like Andrea Pirlo” – Jack Wilshere hails Wayne Rooney

Jack Wilshere has praised England captain Wayne Rooney, and likened the Manchester United No.10 to Andrea Pirlo. 

Wilshere was quick to describe Rooney as England’s standout player, and also revealed that he loves playing with him. 

As reported by the Daily Mail, Wilshere said: “It hurts me to say but he plays the central midfield position unbelievably. 

“I’ve said it before: I think he’s our best player. I’m open about that. I’ve played with him for years. He can still play up front in my opinion. 

“Against Russia, he was probably our best player. Everything went through him. He’s got that range of passing, he understands the game. 

“He’s like Andrea Pirlo, because he understands the game so well. His appreciation of the strikers, he reads their runs when not many people could see the pass.”