Jack Wilshere has hailed “fantastic” Eddie Howe following his shock retirement from football. Despite emerging as one of England’s brightest prospects a decade ago, the former Arsenal midfielder has called quits on his playing days at 30-years-old.
Injuries derailed a promising career, with Wilshere making just 50 appearances since 2018. A brief stint at Danish side Aarhus Gymnastikforening this year was unsuccessful and he was released when his contract expired last week.
Newcastle United boss Howe - whose own playing career was cut short through injury - briefly reinvigorated the midfielder when he signed him on loan ahead of the 2016-17 campaign. Wilshere made 27 top-flight appearances that year as the Cherries finished ninth - their highest ever league position.
