Arsenal fans have called for Jack Wilshere to be named in Gareth Southgate’s England squad for the 2018 World Cup after yet another impressive performance at The Emirates in mid-week.
Wilshere starred as the Gunners progressed to the final of the Carabao Cup for the first time since 2011 thanks to a 2-1 victory over Chelsea.
Things leaked bleak seven minutes in when Eden Hazard gave the visitors the lead with a fine finish, however Arsenal equalised only five minutes later when a Shkodran Mustafi header deflected off Blues defender Antonio Rudiger and into the net to level the scores.
The Gunners then dominated the early proceedings of the second half, and were rewarded with a second goal courtesy on Granit Xhaka, who reacted well to Alexandre Lacazette’s deflected cross to poke home for his second goal of the season.
One man in particular caught the eye of the Arsenal fans however.
Jack Wilshere, who has found himself thrust back into the limelight with his recent performances for Arsene Wenger’s side, was again at his best in the heart of midfield.
Wilshere ran his heart out for 90 minutes, tackled hard and ordered his team-mates around, but also showed touches of class that few English midfielder possess – completing 100% of his six dribbles on the night and ending the game with an impressive 93% passing success rate.
His display at The Emirates has spurred Arsenal fans to call for him to be given the nod for England this summer …
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Wilshere gotta start for England in the World Cup, no question imo
— ICON ⚡️ (@IconYeezy) January 24, 2018
Jack Wilshere’s a brilliant footballer to watch. First midfielder in the England team this summer if he’s fit.
— Terrier1987cas (@Terrier1987cas) January 24, 2018
Wilshere fouling Barkley because he knows he's gonna take his World Cup spot for England 💉💉
— Conn (@ConnCFC) January 24, 2018
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Say what you want but we are a far better team with Jack Wilshere in Midfield as are England.
Player of genuine quality & always has been…— Andy (@yorkshiregunner) January 24, 2018
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Surely Jack Wilshere is in line for an England call up again? If not, Southgate needs a smack.
— 𝓐𝓶𝔂🌙 (@amspired) January 24, 2018
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England fans praying Wilshere stays fit, and in this kind of form come the summer… 🏴 🏴 🏴 pic.twitter.com/OjnZ2MGwDg
— Transfer Site (@TransferSite) January 24, 2018
Jack Wilshere is head and shoulders above any midfielder England has.
— LukeMorris (@lukemorris_8) January 24, 2018