As featured on NewsNow: Football news

Arsenal midfielder Wilshere thanks Savage for 'constructive criticism'

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere says he tries to ignore the criticism that comes his way.

However, Wilshere admits he was took some comments from Robbie Savage on the chin.

"It doesn't hurt me as much," Wilshere said.

"It probably disappoints me a little bit more.

"It's easy to go on TV and say 'he's got to do this or that,' 'if he's not fit he's not in the starting line-up' and 'he's got to get fitter'. That's the easy way out.

"I heard what Robbie Savage said and that was, if you like, the first ex-player to give me constructive criticism. I respected that. I'll take criticism.

"I know that's part and parcel of football, but when it's just reckless and aggressive, I don't listen."

 For the big stories and the banter follow us on Twitter: @tribalfootball

Video of the day:

About the author

Tribal Football Staff

×

Subscribe and go ad-free

For only $10 a year

  1. Go Ad-Free
  2. Faster site experience
  3. Support great writing
  4. Subscribe now
Launch Offer: 2 months free
×

Subscribe and go ad-free

For only $10 a year

Subscribe now
Launch Offer: 2 months free