England manager Gareth Southgate has hinted that he's ready to recall Jack Wilshere to his squad and heaped praise on the Arsenal midfielder's current form.
Southgate left Wilshere out of his previous squads this season citing a lack of playing time, but the midfielder has established himself as a regular in Arsene Wenger's team over the last two months.
And Southgate made it clear that he has taken notice.
"It's a real plus to see him playing at the level he is, and looking as fit as he is. We know his quality, for him to be starting now in regular games, two games a week, playing at a high level is a real bonus for us," Southgate said at the UEFA Nations League draw in Switzerland, according to the Daily Mirror.
Wilshere has started the last eight Premier League games for Arsenal as well as both legs of the Carabao Cup semifinal against Chelsea. He has been widely hailed as one of the Gunners' best players in most of those matches.
It's a big difference to November, when Wilshere was only playing in cup games for Arsenal and Southgate left him out of his most recent squad.
"I've got to say, his level of performance is way above what it was then," Southgate said. "He's really playing well now and influencing big games, which is good. People talk about selection headaches -- we want those sorts of decisions because we want those sorts of players available."
Wilshere hasn't played for England since Euro 2016, but has 34 caps in total is and hopeful of making this summer's World Cup 23.
"Our experience in squads he was in was that he was a really good lad to have in the group," Southgate said. "That's important, but also he's showing sharpness in his game."