England's Jack Wilshere: 'I feel ready now' ahead of Euros

Friday 03 Jun 2016
England's Jack Wilshere in action against Portugal

England’s Jack Wilshere says he’s ready to go in this summer’s Euro Finals in France.

The Arsenal midfielder has featured in all three of England’s warm-up games over the last two weeks, after an injury-hit campaign with the Gunners.

England 1-0 Portugal

International Friendly Match
Thursday 2 June 2016
Wembley Stadium connected by EE
Live on ITV

But the 24-year-old admits he’s feeling fitter and stronger for the tournament, which starts next Friday.

"It's been great to be back in an England shirt and great to be back in the squad," he told FATV after Thursday’s win over Portugal.

"I feel as though when each game has gone I've felt better and sharper and got used to the way we play with England again.

"I feel ready now."

Thursday’s victory was the final match for the Three Lions squad ahead of their opening game with Russia in Marseille next Saturday.

And Wilshere is hoping that he’s done enough in the three friendlies and training camp to earn a spot in the starting line-up.

"I haven't played a lot of football this season but the manager kept faith in me and I'm thankful for that," he admits.

"It's down to me to show him that I'm fit, that I'm still the same player and I'm ready to play for England."

Watch our interview with Wilshere, along with Harry Kane and Gary Cahill in the media player below.

FATV catch up with Jack Wilshere, Harry Kane and Gary Cahill after the Portugal game

 



By FA Staff