Learning from Arteta and inspiring youngsters – Wilshere on management
Jack Wilshere has come full circle, returning to manage Luton Town where he started playing aged seven. The former Arsenal midfielder won two FA Cups and earned 34 England caps before retiring at 30 due to injuries, and has already achieved silverware as manager by winning the EFL Trophy in April. He credits former Arsenal teammate Mikel Arteta with profoundly influencing his coaching philosophy and approach to player development.
In his first year as Luton manager, Wilshere guided the club to EFL Trophy success, beating Stockport County 3-1 at Wembley in front of nearly 50,000 supporters. He played 182 Premier League matches for Arsenal and represented England at both the 2014 World Cup and 2016 European Championship. After retiring from playing, he joined Arsenal's coaching staff where he learned management principles from Arteta, who this year led the Gunners to their first Premier League title in 22 years.
- Wilshere returns to manage Luton Town, his boyhood club, after retiring from playing.
- He won the EFL Trophy in his first year as manager.
- He was influenced by Mikel Arteta's coaching at Arsenal.
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Jack Wilshere is a former professional footballer who played as a midfielder for Arsenal, one of England's biggest clubs. He made 182 Premier League appearances for Arsenal, won two FA Cups and earned 34 caps for the England national team before retiring at 30 due to persistent injuries.
Wilshere is now managing Luton Town, the club where he started his youth career at age seven. In his first season in charge, he achieved immediate success by winning the EFL Trophy, a domestic cup competition, in April. Luton defeated Stockport County 3-1 in the final at Wembley Stadium in front of nearly 50,000 supporters.
Wilshere credits former Arsenal teammate Mikel Arteta with influencing his approach to management and developing young players. Arteta is now manager of Arsenal and led the club to win the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years this year. Wilshere worked alongside Arteta at Arsenal after retiring as a player, learning management methods he is now applying at Luton.