But, on this evidence, the 31-year-old former England international won't have to wait another ten months before linking up again.

The 25-year-old England international requires surgery which will keep him out of action for up to 12 weeks.

He also won five caps as an England semi-pro international.

Wilshere is an England international, having previously represented his country at under-16, under-17, and under-21 levels.

He is a former England under-21 international, having been capped six times and scoring two goals for the team.

He was also an England international, making his debut in 1908 against Ireland.

He is an England Under-21 international and has a massive future in the game.

The former England international announced the news just before leaving to go on holiday.

He won a total of 27 international caps and became just the third England international to be shown the red card.

The England international is not to be judged solely in that category.