Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has backed Jack Wilshere to become a success as a coach.

The former England international announced his retirement from football at the age of 30 - and is planning on going into coaching.

And the Frenchman believes that could well suit Wilshere.

The fact that he couldn't go to the end of his potential might help him to be motivated to make a great coaching career. That's what I wish," Wenger told Sky Sports.

“First of all, he has a great understanding of the game. He's brave, he's got great communication skills, he's honest and he's intelligent.

“On top of that, he's had a frustrating end to his playing career. If he manages to turn that frustration into motivation and shows how good he is in football, I think he has a promising coaching career in front of him."