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Arsenal midfielder Wilshere asks Wenger to play him deeper

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere is keen to drop into a deeper midfield role.

Wilshere has asked Arsene Wenger about the possibility of playing further back.

"I wouldn't mind playing there for Arsenal," said Wilshere. "I've already spoken to the manager about it and he doesn't see me playing that holding role just yet. That's his decision.

"At the moment Mikel Arteta is injured and Mathieu Flamini is playing that role. It's down to him.

"This is probably the best I've played for England and I'm enjoying it. I said after the first game against Switzerland that I'd only get better. It was my first game in that role. The main thing is the coaches are getting their points across."

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