New Arsenal U18s coach Wilshere takes his first training session
Jack Wilshere gets straight to work by taking training just 24 hours after Arsenal confirmed the return of the former England midfielder to his boyhood club as Under 18 head coach
- Jack Wilshere has returned to Arsenal to begin his coaching career
- Former England international midfielder has been appointed U18s coach
- The 30-year-old announced his retirement from professional football last week
Jack Wilshere took his first training session on Tuesday after returning to Arsenal as an academy coach
The former England international announced his retirement from professional football last week following a career that was heavily impacted by injury.
And Wilshere finalised a deal to return to the Emirates as he starts his coaching career, with the 30-year-old to work with the club’s Under-18s.
Jack Wilshere (above) returned to former club Arsenal this week as an academy coach
The former Arsenal midfielder met up with the U18 players for the first time at the club’s training ground at London Colney.
Wilshere is keen to make a big impact on the squad.
‘It’s a huge honour to have this role,’ he said.
New U18s coach Wilshere oversaw his first training session at at London Colney on Tuesday
‘It’s no secret that I love this club. I love what we stand for and a big part of my life was spent in this academy, some of the best days of my life.
‘This is a big opportunity for me and I’m ready. I’m hungry and can’t wait to help these young players thrive and be the best they can be on and off the pitch.
‘It’s a special feeling to be part of the Arsenal family. It never left me, and even though I moved on for a few years, my heart was always still at Arsenal. I can’t wait to get started and help these young players thrive with a great team around me.’
WIlshere will seek to develop the likes of midfielder Bradley Ibrahim, 17, who has recently signed his first professional contract
The Gunners confirmed Wilshere’s return pm Monday evening with Academy manager Per Mertesacker thrilled to bring his former team-mate back to north London.
‘Everyone knows how passionate Jack is about Arsenal,’ the German said.
‘He understands what we want to achieve here and he really impressed us last year. He knows exactly what it takes to progress through the academy into first-team football.’
The former Arsenal midfielder met up with the U18 players for the first time on Tuesday
During his Arsenal career, Wilshere made 197 appearances but struggled with injury problems
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