Wenger has expressed his feelings of gratitude towards the England U21's manager, Stuart Pearce, after he left Wilshere out of the U21 European Championship Finals squad. Wenger had previously expressed his concern about the effects the tournement may have on his young star for next season. He was worried that problems with fatigue and possibly injury could possibly mean he would have to consider leaving the midfielder out of the Arsenal first XI when the 2011/2012 season commences.
Things seem to have turned out fortunately for the French manager this time. Pearce said "I spoke to Jack last week. He explained that while he told me in March that he wanted to be part of the squad, he now feels he is not in the best condition to take part. That is based on the number of games he has played for Arsenal this season, sports science data which Jack was presented with last week and concerns he has for his fitness looking ahead to next season.
"Jack has always expressed his enjoyment at being involved with the Under-21 squad and while I am disappointed not to have him with us for the finals I've accepted the situation."
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