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Arsenal midfielder Wilshere denies being England first-choice

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere denies he's a first-choice for England.

Wilshere refuses to believe he has claimed a regular starting spot with England despite another mature performance in the 1-1 draw with Ghana at Wembley.

He said: "There are players like Stevie G (Steven Gerrard) to come back in and Frank Lampard was missing for this game.

"I'm still 19, I have to go back to my club and work hard, and put in the performances for my club and then hopefully I can get picked at international level.

"We were missing a lot of players, big players for England, and we still got a good result.

"There are players to come in, and there are younger players as well, and it's only good for English football."

Wilshere added: "There is more competition now. Players like Stewart Downing and Ashley Young are really coming on now, myself and James Milner as well.

"There are young players and players with a bit more experience so it is a good mix."

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