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‘Player KO has given me drive to succeed’ – Jack Wilshere on his big challenge at Luton Town

Jack Wilshere played in the Champions League for Arsenal, at a World Cup for England and was once likened to Andres Iniesta by Barcelona legend Dani Alves.

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The LeaguePaper Team
19 October 2025

By Chris Dunlavy

Jack Wilshere played in the Champions League for Arsenal, at a World Cup for England and was once likened to Andres Iniesta by Barcelona legend Dani Alves.
At his peak, before injury ravaged his body and robbed England of a generational talent, the 33-year-old was arguably one of the best midfielders in Europe.
Yet even the best can doubt themselves, as Wilshere found when he spent two games as caretaker manager of Norwich City last season.
“People talk about imposter syndrome and doubts in your head and that’s only natural,” admits the new Luton boss. “We’re human beings a...

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