Profile of some of the youngsters in the squad tat could take 2 the field against Hungary.
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Jack Wilshere
DOB January 1, 1992
Birth Place Stevenage, England
Height 1.70m
Weight 65 kg
Position Midfielder
Current Club Arsenal
At the age of 16, Jack Wilshere had already been compared 2 Arsenal greats Liam Brady & Dennis Bergkamp, & had become the club's youngest ever representative in league & European football. Fabio Capello also believes he can be the future of the England side & it would be an understatement 2 say there is an air of expectation surrounding the willowy teenager, who joined Arsenal @ the age of 9.
Whispers abt a talented midfielder emerging fr the youth ranks @ London Colney were given credence when, during pre-season in 2008, a 16-year-old Wilshere was welcomed into the senior squad & memorably embarrassed Real Madrid's Michel Salgado at the Emirates Cup. In his debut season for the 1st team he made 8 appearances, largely at RM & scored his 1st senior goal in a 6-0 hammering of Sheffield United in the Carling Cup as he set about breaking club records.
Though he continued to be a regular presence on the Arsenal bench aft another impressive pre-season in 2009, it was a loan move 2 Bolton in January 2010 that helped Wilshere flourish & he impressed in a central role at the Reebok Stadium when making 13 league starts under Owen Coyle, scoring his 1st Premier League goal in a defeat of West Ham in March.
Now back in the Arsenal fold, Arsene Wenger has hinted that Wilshere's time 2 shine has arrived. His challenge is 2 live up to the lofty expectations tat surround this uniquely talented prospect, particularly following his 1st senior call-up to the England side in August 2010.
Strengths: Wilshere's technique is superb & 4 a teenager he possesses very impressive vision & a keen football brain, allowing him 2 take control of a game. Whether dribbling or passing, he has the ability 2 prise open a defence.
Weaknesses: On occasion he has demonstrated a fiery temper which could be exploited by senior pros. Wilshere also still needs 2 develop physically as he is very small.
Career high: Becoming the youngest ever player to appear in the league 4 Arsenal at the age of 16 years & 256 days. His appearance against Blackburn in September 2008 broke the record established by Gerry Ward (16 years and 321 days) in 1953.
Career low: Wilshere failed to shine as a young Arsenal team were knocked out of the Carling Cup by Burnley at the QF stage in December 2008.
Style: Precocious, clever, explosive, an exciting talent.
Wilshere actually started his career with Luton Town but Arsenal spotted him in a game against Barnet and snapped him up, aged nine.