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Wilshere returns to Arsenal academy in coaching role after retiring

February 21, 2022 AGF's Jack Wilshere during his first training session with his new club Bo Amstrup via REUTERS

Former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere said he wants to implement the style and ideas of ex-manager Arsene Wenger and current boss Mikel Arteta after taking the reins of the club's Under-18 side following his retirement from football.

Wilshere, who made 197 appearances for Arsenal under Wenger and played alongside Arteta for five seasons, announced on Friday that he was bringing an end to his injury-plagued career at the age of 30.

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