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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jim van Wijk

Former Arsenal and England midfielder Jack Wilshere retires aged 30

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Former Arsenal midfielder and England international Jack Wilshere has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 30.

Once seen as the future of the national team after breaking through with the Gunners as a skilful attacker, Wilshere suffered a huge volume of injuries that ultimately took their toll on his ability to perform consistently and at the highest level.

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