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Jack Wilshere has hailed Marko Arnautovic as top quality.

Former Arsenal midfielder Wilshere played with some world-class forwards during his time at the Emirates, but says West Ham 's Austria international frontman is every bit as good.

The 29-year-old, signed from Stoke in a club-record £25million deal last summer, has had a part in virtually HALF of the Hammers' last 43 Premier League goals, scoring 15 and assisting six.

Wilshere said: “Arnautovic is some player. I’ve played with some strikers, great players.

(Image: West Ham/Getty) (Image: West Ham/Getty)

“He is up there. He is right up there.

“Ability-wise, he’s powerful, got so much in his game. His attitude is brilliant. He’s a good character and is one of the leaders in the team as well.

“Before I went to West Ham I didn’t know know with him, but he’s been great from day one.

“He welcomed me in. He gives me a bit of stick but I can handle it.”