Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has revealed that he harbours an ambition to one day captain the Gunners.

Despite being just 21 years old, the England international is one of the longest-serving members of the current generation at the Emirates Stadium, having initially broken into the first team at the age of 16.

Consequently the youngster admits that he already shoulders some responsibility, but relishes the prospect of one day earning the armband.

He told Arsenal's official website: "I've grown up at this club and I have captained the club at Under-16 level, Under-18 level and last season as well I got the armband for 20 minutes or so [against West Ham in January] which was a nice feeling. I want to do that [be a leader] for this club.

"From the team that I first broke into a lot of them have gone so I'm one of the few who's been around. I do feel a bit of responsibility but I have players around to help me.

"There's Bacary Sagna as well but I'm one of the only midfielders who has been around for a while."

Wilshere has struck twice in 10 league appearances for the North London outfit this season.