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Mike Hewitt/Getty Images"I spoke to [Wenger] and he said, "You will play". But I wanted more than that. I want to play week in, week out, be an important player for the team," Wilshere added. "I'm at my best when I'm playing regularly, when people are relying on me and I'm an important member of the team. "I said to the boss, "You know what kind of player I am, what type of character I am, I need to play, it would be best if I leave."Nearly one third of Wilshere's 159 Arsenal appearances came in his breakthrough season in 2010/11, and he last completed 90 minutes for the Gunners in September 2014. But a run of games for Bournemouth this season could put him very much back in the picture for (parent) club and country. At 24 years of age, he still has plenty of time to get his career back on track and fulfil his huge potential. You can catch up on the latest episode of JOE's Football Friday Live right here...
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