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Wilshere looking to follow lead of Lampard & Gerrard as he plans coaching future at the age of 27

The England international, who is currently on the books at West Ham, expects to play on for many more years but is already planning for retirement

West Ham midfielder Jack Wilshere is, at just 27 years of age, already plotting a move into management, with the former Arsenal star working on his coaching badges and looking to follow in the footsteps of Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard.

The England international has endured an injury-ravaged career, with the general consensus being that fitness problems have prevented him from fulfilling the potential he displayed as a youngster.