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Roy Hodgson urges Jack Wilshere to become key man for England
JACK WILSHERE received a ticking off from England manager Roy Hodgson yesterday over his foolish anti-Spurs tirade, but was also told he should be a crucial cog in the national team.
Roy Hodgson rapped Jack Wilshere for his Tottenham outburst
The carrot-and-stick treatment was delivered with more than a little wit by Hodgson on the eve of today’s international friendly against the Republic of Ireland.
“I do wish players would behave in an angelic manner,” said the veteran England boss. “I’ve been wishing that for 40 years but I’m coming to terms with the fact they do things that are ill-advised and not the right things to do.
“They often get punished, the FA step forward and make it clear what is unacceptable. I’m hardened to these incidents and don’t get so apoplectic as some people do. I had a little word with him but I won’t tell you what I said.”
Hodgson added: “We are desperate that Jack keeps himself fit and gets a run of games because we believe his qualities will be very important for us going forward into the Euros.”