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Wilshere recalled by England after two years in international wilderness

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has been recalled to the England squad for upcoming friendly dates with the Netherlands and Italy.

The 26-year-old has been drafted back into the Three Lions fold by Gareth Southgate after two years in the international wilderness.

Wilshere’s last appearance for his country, which earned him a 34th cap, came in the embarrassing Euro 2016 exit suffered at the hands of Iceland.

He admitted in January, as talk of a possible recall surfaced for the first time, that it was his intention to push for a place in Southgate’s 2018 World Cup plans.