Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere called up to England U21 squad

10 August 2009 10:06
ARSENAL youngster Jack Wilshere has been drafted into the England Under-21 squad to face Holland in Groningen on Tuesday.[LNB] Stuart Pearce originally overlooked the young gun for the friendly, but an injury to Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba hands the 17-year-old his first chance at this level.[LNB]Wilshere, who starred for the Gunners during the Emirates Cup earlier this month, has been tipped to make the senior squad for the World Cup in South Africa next year, with boss Fabio Capello looking to monitor his progress this season.[LNB]

Source: London_Paper