Wenger proud of Arsenal rookies

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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger lavished praise on hisgifted youngsters after they turned on the style to beat Wigan 3-0 inthe Carling Cup.
Jay Simpson scored twice and Carlos Vela added a third at the Emirates.
He said: "We stood up to the test and got a remarkable combination of desire, energy and quality.
"From the first to the last minute we looked really up for it. We had a relentless go. In the end it was a fantastic win."
The margin of victory would have been greater but for an outstanding display by Wigan keeper Chris Kirkland.
Arsenal's young second string thrashed Sheffield United 6-0 inthe previous round and Wenger insists he will stick to his policy ofblooding emerging talent in the quarter-final.
             
               
Wenger added: "It was a big test for such a young team. I will keepthem together to see how far they can go. First we had Sheffield Unitedand then Wigan.
"They were different challenges but now you know they can turnup and produce. It will be interesting to go into the quarter-final andto see who we get.
"These boys, they surprise everybody because there is a mixture of character, commitment and calm as well.
"Under pressure they remain extremely calm and play always verygood football. What they do on the pitch is not a coincidence, it isquality.
"We are proud, not only because we have won, but because wehave won in a convincing style with a lot of quality, energy and teamspirit. With such a young team, it is fantastic to see.                                 

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                                                                                            "They love it. When you are 17 and 18 and playing in front of 60,000people, are you inhibited or do you play better? They have chosen thesecond solution because they have character."
Wigan boss Steve Bruce was also glowing in his praise of Arsenal's youngsters.
He said: "They were frightening on the night. The age of them.Arsene says it is the best crop of youngsters he's had and when youthink of the young players they have had in the past, that is somecompliment.
"They gave us a torrid evening. We've gone out of the cup witha whimper really. They created more chances against us than any otherteam this season. "We've had our backsides kicked by a very good, youngArsenal team."
             
               
Wenger also believes 16-year-old Jack Wilshere can form a formidable midfield partnership with Cesc Fabregas.
He said: "Cesc and Jack could play well together. They have thesame good potential. They are both players of character and they arenot frightened of going into the challenge.
"Jack takes the ball no matter where, it's all natural to him.
"He's a different type of player - more of a dribbler, whereas Cesc is more of a passer."