Stewart Robson believes Jack Wilshere needs to leave Arsenal now if he wants to become a bona fide England star.

The 23-year old midfielder has been linked with an Emirates Stadium exit this summer with Manchester City believed to be showing interest.

Wilshere's career has appeared to stagnate with the Gunners in the past 12 months, mainly due to injury, but former Arsenal midfielder Robson feels he needs to change clubs to revitalise himself.

"I think it is the right time for Jack Wilshere to leave," said Robson on talkSPORT.

"He will learn more about the game if he went to either Man City or Chelsea.

"He would learn the defensive side of the game, as well as the attacking side of the game. He would a better all-round player.

"He can still be one of England's top internationals for years to come of he gets the right tuition."