Wayne Rooney, Jack Wilshere — ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - MAY 30: Wayne Rooney and Jack Wilshere of England in conversation during an England training session at St Georges Park on May 30, 2016 in Burton on Trent, England. (Photo by Ben Hoskins/Getty Images)

Rooney: Wilshere doesn’t have to prove himself

Rooney loves Wilshere, pass it on

Jun 19, 2016

Wayne Rooney has returned the favour and heaped praise onto England team-mate, Jack Wilshere.

Last week, Wilshere spoke highly of the Manchester United goal-scorer, claiming that the 30-year-old was far from past it and was the Red Devils’ best player last season.

Now, the former Evertonian has spoken up about Wilshere during his England press conference, making sure that everyone (including the press) know that he thinks the Arsenal man is just swell (insert thumbs up emoji).

Wayne Rooney on Wilshere: "I think everybody knows Jack's qualities, he's a fantastic player." #afc pic.twitter.com/L9GH7SgwXA

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“He can take the ball and run at players & he can create chances,” Rooney continued.

“Jack doesn’t have to prove himself to us as a team-mate.

“He’s an unbelievable player with a lot of ability. I’m sure if he comes in [to the England starting XI], he won’t let anyone down.”

See world? Do you see how much the England team love, respect and admire each other? What wonderful times we live in!

Please excuse my skepticism.