Jack Wilshere returns to his childhood club Luton Town as manager, discussing his journey from Arsenal youth to Premier League player. The 34-year-old, who retired at 30 due to injury problems, spoke with Kelly Somers about his playing career, which included 182 Premier League appearances and 34 England caps at the World Cup in Brazil 2014 and European Championship in France. He guided Luton to the EFL Trophy, beating Stockport County 3-1 at Wembley in front of nearly 50,000.
Wilshere credits former teammate Mikel Arteta for influencing his coaching development, noting Arteta's role in developing him after Arsenal won the Premier League title in 2025-26. He revealed he was invited back to Arsenal to coach their youngsters immediately after retiring, starting with the under-18s on a Tuesday. Wilshere emphasizes his passion for management, stating he is fortunate to start his journey early and is grateful to the club and board for the opportunity.
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