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John Hartson Suggests West Ham Midfielder Needs to Play in a More Advanced Role to Achieve Success

Former Celtic striker John Hartson has suggested that West Ham United midfielder Jack Wilshere needs to play further forward on the pitch, as he struggles to be influential in his current role.

So far this season Wilshere has featured as a central midfielder, but has failed to impress as his side have slumped to four consecutive defeats, leaving West Ham at the very bottom of the Premier League.

Hartson, working as a pundit for BT Sport, was asked about Wilshere's performances so far to which he responded: “With Wilshere you’ve got to play him further up the pitch as that’s where he is most effective.