Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has challenged Carlos Vela to seize his opportunity to impress in the Carling Cup on Tuesday night.

Vela, the 19-year-old Mexico forward, is expected to feature against Wigan following his hat-trick against Sheffield United in the previous round.

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With Emmanuel Adebayor injured and Robin van Persie suspended for another two matches, Vela has a chance to show Wenger he has power in his game to compliment his ability.

“He is naturally gifted, quick, intelligent and with very good technique, so you now want him to add that combative, determined side that makes the difference,” Wenger said.

“He’ll quickly be a world-class striker when he adds that to his game. Some day we all get our chance - the target is to take that chance when you get it, and he has the potential to do that.”

Wenger rests his senior players at this stage of the competition and bloods his youngsters, so the likes of Vela and Aaron Ramsey should get their chance to shine.

Wales midfielder Ramsey started last week against Fenerbahce in the Champions League and looked comfortable during the stalemate.

“It’s another positive step for him and for the team - we need everyone in the squad because it’s a really important period with a lot of tiredness and injuries, so everyone has to be ready and if he can carry on like this then it’s good news,” said full-back Gael Clichy.

Despite often looking abroad for talent, Wenger wants to use English youngsters as well.

“Jack Wilshere scored a good goal (in the last round), and we know that people will be following his progress because there is a big expectation level here for English players to be produced,” Wenger said.

“There is such big love for the national team that people want to see big players coming out from the top clubs and we are happy to do that.

“And it is not only Jack - we had a lot of good English players on the pitch (in the last round) such as Mark Randall, Gavin Hoyte and Kieran Gibbs.

“They have all done very, very well - recently I feel we’ve produced very good English players, and I think that quality-wise we are now more complete than ever.”

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