Why Wilshere is England's future - despite his constant injuries

Jack Wilshere is only 21 but some people are already proclaiming him England's next captain and leader.

Some are already envisaging Wilshere as England's saviour

However, Wilshere, who has come through the Arsenal academy to star for their first team, has been plagued by injury for most of his career, resulting in him missing the majority of last season.

It can not be denied, though, that the boy has considerable talent, and as a centre midfielder, could be a direct replacement (if that is possible) for Steven Gerrard. His potential has been recognised by many a pundit or fan, and it has resulted in him winning the PFA young player of the year, as well as making the team of the year in 2010-11, the same year as he was voted Arsenal's player of the year. This was also his the year he made his debut start for the first team!

He made his international debut against Hungary on August 11, 2010, coming on as a sub for the aforementioned Gerrard (a sign of what's to come perhaps) and since then he has made a total of seven international appearances without breaking his scoring duck as of yet. Even more impressive is the fact that, in his first match back for England since his horrific ankle injury, he won the man of the match award for a dominant display during England's win against Brazil.

All seems well with regards to being a future captain, but many people are worried that the constant niggles and knocks he picks up could prevent him from having a prolonged international and even club football career, already evident from his whole season out in 2011-12. It is even more worrying then, when you consider the fact that since then he has many a recurrence of that same ankle aggravation (although these had less of an effect on his career and only resulted in a minimal reduction of games). There is hope however, as he has had surgery on his ankle and since then there have been no concerns to report... until now, with rumours circulating that their has been another ankle niggle, resulting in him missing the world cup qualifiers against San Marino and Montenegro.

Overall, though, if he can find a way to avoid the injury continuously recurring, then his large potential could shine through and maybe, just maybe lead him, and England to glory!