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Gerrard warns against Wilshere pressure

February 6, 2013
By ESPN staff
England captain Steven Gerrard believes Jack Wilshere is being suffocated by unrealistic expectations, insisting the Arsenal midfielder should be allowed to develop in his own time.

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Wilshere, 21, has been burdened by pressure since his breakthrough season in 2010-11, although the youngster has thus far delivered on the hopes of his club and country.

But Gerrard claims that ...

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