Presuming we finish the job of qualifying for the CL, and its always dangerous to assume of course, do we have a plan of what to do with young Jack?
I just want to clarify I don't support England in any sport- I just don't feel any patriotism towards my 'country'. BUT, I would like to see Arsenal players do well for England if it does not conflict with our interests.
On the one hand, Jack missing the World Cup would probably be a blessing in disguise as he can hopefully hit the ground running next season. For me, a free and comfortable Jack Wilshere was one of the most pleasurable sites in as an Arsenal fan, at least just in the way he plays.
Yet equally Jack not going to the World Cup would probably dent his confidence more than it has been for someone like a Theo, or a Gibbs, and for that reason I'd love to see him go. For right or for wrong (I think right), Wilsh is highly rated as a potential 'game-changer' for England, and I'd love to see him get the opportunity.
With that in mind though, he really needs to play a match or two before hand. SO I throw to you guys, if he is back for the Norwich game, where hopefully we have beaten West Brom and secured our minimum (I think Everton will draw with City as well), do we give Jack a game in which to get back in the swing. Also, would you guys want him on the bench in the cup final, or would you rather see a Kallstrom, Sanogo, Gnabry or even Bendtner get the nod, on the basis they may well be more 'match fit'?
Jack
posted on 30/4/14
It's a fair point.
posted on 30/4/14
4th highest successful dribbles per game of any central midfielder in the league, along with a lower dispossession rate than the 3 above him; 3rd highest number of through balls per game in the league, and the highest of any central midfielder in the league; 3rd most highly fouled central midfielder in the league.
I appreciate stats don't tell the whole story, but the criticisms of Wilshere have been completely unjustified, IMO. His development may have stalled a bit - largely due to injuries and the rise of Ramsey - but that doesn't mean he's not still a fantastic player.
posted on 30/4/14
Henderson deserves a place in the england squad far more then Jack does
posted on 30/4/14
comment by kneerash-23 Cara Gold (U6876)
posted 21 seconds ago
Henderson deserves a place in the england squad far more then Jack does
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Well of course he does.
Forget a place in the squad. Henderson deserves to start. But will he? Nope.
England will start with the usual suspects. Carrick an Cleverly will go. Bank on it. The Former will also start. Woy will also bung Rooney in the 1st team and perhaps upfront, even though Sturridge has had a better season by a mile.
Like i said, Wilshere has done nothing to deserve going to the WC.
posted on 30/4/14
I doubt Carrick will start, and rightly so.
I know Woy isn't the greatest of managers but surely he must realise that Carrick and Gerrard in cm is far too slow and immobile?
posted on 30/4/14
He hasn't warranted a place on the plane on this seasons performance, and i don't think he'll be able to prove his fitness in time.
That being said, the amount of stick the lad's been getting is embarrassing. His injuries over the past 2 years have really hampered his development. As a player, when you have a niggling injury you do subconciously look to protect yourself by sometimes playing within yourself, ducking out of 50/50's etc.
There is no doubt he is the most talented England player in his age bracket and that he will go on the be a mainstay of the arsenal and england midfield for the next decade, but currently his injurty needs to be managed as a priority.
Ramsey is a prime example of returning from an injury at a young age. He had many a stumbling block and turgid performance to the extent that the uneducated among us were calling for him to be sold. Wilshere will do the same as ramsey has done this season as he improves over the next 12 months.
From an Arsenal point of view, the issue is fitting him in to our current team. Personally i see a change of formation to a 4-4-2 diamond to be the best solution for all of our current players. The diamond to be made up of a new DM (bender) at the base, Wilshere and Ramsey running the channels either side, and Ozil at the top. Move Walcott into the centre with Giroud to get the best out of both. I'm struggling to see how we can fit the trio of Ozil, Ramsey and Wilshere in the same midfield and for them to effective as a unit outside the world of FIFA
posted on 30/4/14
Imo Wilshere's been better than Ramsey was when he was going through a similar phase
posted on 30/4/14
Wilshire is on 80k per lol
This is what happens when you give Youngster the big money too soon, they dont improve and they stall.
He probably thinks hes made it which is his 1st mistake.
posted on 30/4/14
Even though I hate internationals during the season and prefer to watch Arsenal then England I will still scream and shout for my country. Even if some knöbheads assume that because I have brown skin because my dad is Asian that I have no right too even though I was born and bred here and my mum is English....fücking twàts.....
So support your country....
posted on 30/4/14
Let Jack have a rest.