ARSENAL midfield prodigy Aaron Ramsey has been tipped to reach similar heights as team-mate Cesc Fabregas.

Wales Under 21's boss Brian Flynn believes the 17-year-old is on the same level as the Spaniard was at this stage in his career and insists the sky is the limit for the talented youngster.

"At this stage I see him as good as Fabregas was at 17," said Flynn. "(Arsene) Wenger has a track record of producing huge talents and Aaron can be whatever he wants."

Ramsey, who was bought by Wenger from Cardiff City for £5million in the summer, has a handful of first-team appearances under his belt for the Gunners already.

And he is already beginning to make his mark on the international game, as Flynn confirmed that he would feature in the side's European Championship play-off first leg against Sweden on Friday, to determine who will reach the finals next summer.

He added: "Aaron will play - I see him as a major influence for us."