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​Wilshere backing Southgate for England job full time

England midfielder Jack Wilshere believes Gareth Southgate is the right man to take over England on a permanent basis.

Southgate's four match trial in charge of the national team ends after the friendly against Spain on Tuesday night.

Arsenal's Wilshere, currently on loan with Bournemouth said: "For me, I really like honest managers and I like managers who come and speak to you, so I'm looking forward to hopefully working with him in the future.

"He's been good, we've had a few conversations and he explained to me his reasons for not picking me last time and that he never questioned my ability, it was just a matter of fitness.

"He's been involved with the Under-21s for a few years and enjoyed success with them too, he gave them an identity in the way they want to play and hopefully he can bring that to the senior team."

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