#2 Jack Wilshere
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Jack Wilshere made his debut at the age of 16, becoming the youngest player to don the red jersey of Arsenal – beating Cesc Fabregas in the process. However, his performances on loan to Bolton were what made him stand out, his close control drawing comparison with Paul Gascoigne.
He was already an England international before he turned out for Arsenal the following season, continuing his meteoric rise. He was labeled ‘the future’ by the then England boss Fabio Capello and against Barcelona in the Champions League, he produced a performance that drew comparisons with Xavi and Andreas Iniesta.
But alas, the following season he picked up the first of his many injuries which have hampered his career ever since. He missed up to 17 months in a row due to injury, and never really regained the form that made him ‘the best player in his position’ at the age of 19.
He is currently on loan to Bournemouth, unsure of whether he will be returning to Arsenal at the end of the season.
