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Jack Wilshere Reflects: Injuries Limited England Career to 34 Caps

4/5/2026

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Jack Wilshere, the former Arsenal midfielder, says he shouldn't have been in England squads due to injuries.
Wilshere played in the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Euros thanks to Roy Hodgson's trust.
In June 2011, an ankle injury sidelined him for 16 months.
He says his 34 England caps could have been 75 without injuries.
He takes pride in his achievements, including a goal against Slovenia in 2015.

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Jack Wilshere, the former Arsenal midfielder, says he shouldn't have been in England squads due to injuries.
Wilshere played in the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Euros thanks to Roy Hodgson's trust.
In June 2011, an ankle injury sidelined him for 16 months.
He says his 34 England caps could have been 75 without injuries.
He takes pride in his achievements, including a goal against Slovenia in 2015.