Jack Wilshere sums up the mentality of English football
By Kian Long
Jack Wilshere had quite the reaction to not being selected in Gareth Southgate’s World Cup squad.
Jack Wilshere has endured a successful season, which was surprisingly injury free (if you discount the minor blip he faced during the international friendlies). That said, many Arsenal and England fans hoped to see him on the plane to Russia, but it hasn’t been the case.
He’s been busy on social media addressing his concern with not being selected. This has caused quite the backlash, as many feel like he’s taking digs at his international manager, which is never a good thing for fans to see.
I’d like to point out that I think Wilshere is absolutely right to feel hard-done-by, being one of the best players England has available. However, the way he addressed his feelings should not be the case in a serious matter like the World Cup.
Think its about time I had my say...
— Jack Wilshere (@JackWilshere) May 17, 2018
It goes without saying that I’m naturally incredibly disappointed to have been left out of the England squad for the World Cup. I’ve felt fit, sharp and strong all season and believe I should be in the squad!
Gareth Southgate decided to take a younger, perhaps more inexperienced squad.
England has failed to solidify a strong midfield ever since Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard retired from international football. I’m not saying Wilshere is at the level Gerrard and Lampard were, but compared to a number of the England stars, he can almost definitely take such a pedestal.
The truth is, England don’t play with pride anymore, which is a shame to see. The players all play for rival clubs, so it’s more of a rivalry-based side, rather than a friendly, proud side. This was personified by Jack Wilshere’s reaction to not being selected.
His tweets are only going to make the England staff angrier with him, as it appeared he was taking digs at some of the players.
Many other notable players will be missing out on the World Cup, including teammate Alexandre Lacazette. The other players may be frustrated with the decisions of their respective managers, but they haven’t voiced their concerns as professionals. Instead, they have cheered on their teammates who were selected, and took it in a positive way.
In summary, Jack Wilshere is right to feel hard-done-by, of course he is. However, he shouldn’t have posted the tweets he posted, or the Instagram stories he captured.
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