'There's only two clubs that I'd feel completely comfortable walking in and saying hello' to everyone' Exclusive: Jack Wilshere speaks to Henry Winter about marathons, mistakes and managers he's worked with

"Jack Wilshere is such a smiling character that it is occasionally easy to forget how competitive he is. Short of stature but not willpower, Wilshere was training with Thierry Henry at 14, in Arsenal's first team at 16 and survived a decade in physically and mentally demanding midfields, winning two FA Cups and winning most of his 34 England caps in the era of Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard. He ran the London Marathon this year on two damaged ankles."

"I'll tell you a story: away to Milan, Europa League, first leg, round of 16 (March 2018). 2-0 up. Granit receives a ball about 40 yards out, tries to shoot what do they call it? Xhaka Boom' - and it went up into the crowd. I was playing left wing and I said, Granit, come on, we need to (keep the ball).' We had a little bit of an argument on the pitch, and we were face-to-face in the dressing room."

Jack Wilshere brings intense competitiveness and extensive playing experience to his new role as head coach at Luton Town at age 33. He progressed rapidly through Arsenal, training with Thierry Henry at 14 and joining the first team at 16, and endured physically and mentally demanding midfield roles for a decade. He won two FA Cups and earned 34 England caps during the Gerrard-Lampard era. He completed the London Marathon on two damaged ankles. He draws on experiences under managers such as Arsene Wenger, Owen Coyle, Eddie Howe, Fabio Capello, Roy Hodgson, David Moyes and Mikel Arteta. He values teammates who show passion and hunger, exemplified by an on-pitch argument with Granit Xhaka that underscored mutual care and competitive drive.

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