Wilshere not expecting WC call-up

27 December 2009 10:46
After Gunners team-mate Theo Walcott's surprise call-up for the tournament in Germany in 2006, Wilshere, who turns 18 on New Year's Day, has been tipped by many as the dark horse for the 2010 tournament in South Africa.[LNB]Capello is known to be an admirer of the midfielder, who has impressed on his outings for Arsenal this season.[LNB]Wilshere, though, insists he has a long way to go before he is challenging England's established names.[LNB]He told the Sunday Times: "I'd rather there wasn't the hype. (England talk) is nice to hear but it's difficult, too. I mean, I can look forward to things but I'm not stupid.[LNB]"You've got to play for your club first and I'm looking to play regularly for Arsenal before anything else."[LNB]Regarding the World Cup, he said: "Realistically, no, it's not going to happen. There's players ahead of me. I wouldn't be heartbroken if I didn't go."[LNB][LNB][LNB] To Make The Final To Make Final: England 5/2  

Source: Team_Talk