Former Arsenal and England midfielder Jack Wilshere has returned to his first club Luton Town as manager.
The League One club confirmed on Monday Wilshere, 33, was back at the Hatters after starting his career in their centre of excellence before joining Arsenal at the age of nine.
Wilshere, who won 34 England caps, will have fellow former Three Lions international Chris Powell as his assistant after League Two side Walsall confirmed Powell’s departure to join Luton.
After starting his coaching journey in Arsenal’s academy, he stepped in as Norwich City’s interim head coach at the end of last season.
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Honour
“It’s a huge honour and a privilege to be named Luton Town manager,” Wilshere told Luton’s official website.
“It feels like a full-circle moment for me. I was eight when I first came to Luton as a boy, so I guess you could say it’s fate that my first full-time club managerial position is at this club.
“I couldn’t be more delighted to be here – I can’t wait to manage this football club.”
The Hatters sacked Matt Bloomfield as manager last week, with the club in 11th place.
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