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Hodgson delighted with Wilshere performance for England win

England coach Roy Hodgson was delighted with the performance of Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere in victory over San Marino.

England fans made their views known on the quality of opposition when they voted Joe Hart, who didn't have one save to make, the Vauxhall man of the match.

Hodgson said: "I wouldn't disagree with Jack's award (as the official man of the match).

"His passing was outstanding in the second half and he didn't do too badly in the first half either. It was nice to see Adam Lallana again, those wonderful touches.

"We didn't always convert them, but we must have had seven or eight intricate moves in the penalty box but couldn't put them away.

"I was pleased we won, pleased we got the job done, very pleased with the crowd who were terrific throughout: their mood, their buoyancy and determination to get some enjoyment from the game.

"That was a cause of satisfaction. We kept plugging away in the first half when it was difficult to break them down."

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