Source: Daily_Mail
Arsene Wenger admits he can't stop Jack Wilshere playing for England
Share[LNB]Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger maintains he would never stop midfielder Jack Wilshere playing for England at any level - but warned the Football Association must act in a 'responsible way' over the teenager. [LNB]England Under-21 coach Stuart Pearce has named the 19-year-old in his provisional 40-man squad for June's European Championship finals in Denmark.[LNB] In the thick of it: Wilshere is at the centre of a club versus country row [LNB] However, national team manager Fabio Capello is also likely to want the combative midfielder for both the European Championship qualifier against Switzerland at Wembley on June 4 and then the friendly with Holland ahead of the 2011/2012 campaign.[LNB] Gunners boss Wenger, though, is concerned over burnout, with Wilshere already having played more than 50 times for club and country in what has been a breakthrough season.[LNB]'I would never say that [Wilshere cannot play for England], first of all because I don't feel I have the right to do that,' said Wenger. [LNB] Tall order: Wilshere has already played 50 games for Arsenal and England this season [LNB]'I educate English players to play for their country, if they can, but I would ask Fabio Capello to consider the consequences of a boy who is 19-years-old who has played around 50 games at the end of the season, who has played for the first team and then a tournament on the back of it. [LNB]'What will the consequences be for the next season? 'I don't know but I feel the youth system is there to promote the players to play in the top team.' [LNB]Wenger added: 'It is the federation's decision and the federation has to act in a responsible way. [LNB] Concern: But Wenger insists he won't prevent Wilshere from representing England at any level [LNB]'You cannot ask Jack if he wants to play - do you really think he will say no? I don't think that's realistic. [LNB]'I am happy that he wants to play every single game for his country. 'The question raised by him playing are the consequences for the country, for England.'[LNB] Pearce revealed he twice attempted to contact Wenger to discuss Wilshere's inclusion before the squad announcement on Tuesday, but insisted it would only be a 'courtesy' call, stating his case for selecting the midfielder would not be swayed by any counter arguments. [LNB] Young Gun: Wilshere (right) has enjoyed a breakthrough season for both club and country [LNB]Wenger maintains he can also argue his case, but ultimately will have to accept the final decision of the FA, which would probably mean Wilshere having an extended break and missing the opening of the new campaign. [LNB]'I can see it from Pearce's point of view,' he said. 'I called Stuart Pearce and explained to him why I am against it and I told him as well that at the end of the day I give him my honest opinion and I will respect the decision of the FA. [LNB]'I think it is better than the other round than say he is right, but think he is wrong.'[LNB] U21s can teach Wilshere to be as successful as Spain, says BrookingWenger makes new appeal to England U21 boss Pearce over WilshereWe must move on! Wilshere tells Arsenal team-mates to get over crushing final defeatFA primed for club v country row as Carroll and Wilshere named in U21s [LNB]
