A biography for Jack Wilsherehasn’t been written yet.
“I'm not really a defensive midfielder.”
“I've always loved representing my country, and it's something I've missed.”
“Certain things come naturally, and tackling wasn't one of them; I'd sometimes go a bit over the top when I was younger.”
“If you've lived in England for five years, for me, it doesn't make you English.”
“You need to be able to defend. It's massively important, and at Arsenal, we've sometimes been guilty of forgetting that.”
“I'll take criticism. I know that's part and parcel of football. But when it's just reckless and aggressive, I don't listen.”
“I know my body well. I know the right foods to eat.”
“It is important to start winning international tournaments early and get that mentality into you. Then, hopefully, you can take it on to the world stage.”
“Teams want the best players. If the best players come through your academy, you can play.”
“I'm not just a footballer; I'm a top athlete, and we have to be at the top of our game.”
“It's a pleasure to play for England, and I will never say no.”
“I am happy at Arsenal.”
“Sometimes it's been difficult to stay positive, especially after the injuries that I've had, which have been frustrating.”
“I work on my speed and strength every day, and I do a lot of work on my first five yards. For a footballer, that's really important.”
“It doesn't 'hurt' me, hearing criticism from ex-players. It probably disappoints me a little bit more.”
“The aim every season is to challenge for the top four and try to win a trophy.”
“My kids, since birth, have been dairy- and gluten-free.”
“My family have always been West Ham fans, so growing up, I used to go and watch them, and so I was a West Ham supporter.”
“I definitely wouldn't go somewhere just because I'm a homegrown player. I'd want to be wanted by a club.”
“It's good to be around an English manager.”