Wilshere Deal Is a Feather in Coyle's Cap

Bolton boss Owen Coyle can only be applauded after sealing a season-long loan deal for Arsenal starlet Jack Wilshere.

Coyle had earmarked the England hopeful as a target while he was in charge at Burnley, but after Coyle's move to The Reebok the deal was pulled.

At his new club Coyle, who is sure Wilshere will be a hit in the Premier League, made signing the 18-year-old a priority.

Wilshere has made seven first-team appearances for Arsenal this season, but Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is keen for the attacking midfielder to play regularly. And with Coyle promising attractive football at the Reebok Wenger was more than happy to sanction the deal.

Coyle is sure to throw Wilshere into his starting line-up although the youngster was an unused substitute in Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Liverpool.

Coyle told the club's website: "Jack is a talented, young, hungry player who I think has got a bright future ahead of him.

"He has got an abundance of quality and he will enhance our squad.

"It is similar to the deal with (Manchester City loanee) Vladimir Weiss in terms of the belief that I can help the player and the player can help this football club.

"The deals suit all parties concerned if the boys go and deliver on the pitch."

Wilshere has represented England at all youth levels including Under-21 and some have suggested he could make Fabio Capello's World Cup squad.

When Coyle became the new manager at Bolton, the impact of his move was so great that Burnley's Premier League relegation odds shortened afterwards.

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