Everton manager Sam Allardyce has showered Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere with praise amid increasing speculation the Toffees could move for the England international in the summer.
The 26-year-old will be a free agent at the end of the season, and contract negotiations with his current club have so far led to nothing. In an interview on TalkSport's Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast, Allardyce didn't hide the fact he's a fan of the player:
"I've always admired him, oh yes.
"I've seen a big difference in Jack Wilshere recently, in his frame, in his body.