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JOE KRISHNAN

Jack Wilshere concedes West Ham transfer 'hasn't worked out' as injury-plagued star faces uncertain future

Jack Wilshere has admitted his transfer to West Ham "hasn't worked out" as he had hoped amid uncertainty over his future at the club.

The 28-year-old has featured just 11 times for the east London outfit since arriving on a free transfer from Arsenal in 2018, having been plagued by injury for the majority of his career.

Wilshere had hoped his move across the capital to the London Stadium would help revitalise his career but looks set to leave the club when his contract expires in 2021.

The former England international has been sidelined with a groin injury since October and even when fit no longer commands a regular place in the Hammers' starting line-up.

And Wilshere admits his move has not gone to plan after being blighted by injury, but hopes to get back to full fitness in the near future.

Wilshere in action for West Ham against Oxford United Photo: West Ham United FC via Getty Images

“It hasn’t worked out for me, I’ll be honest,” Wilshere told Stadium Astro.

“It hasn’t gone the way I wanted it to, I’ve missed too much football, I haven’t played enough games.

“I want to get back on track, get my career back on track, get playing games week-in, week-out and start to feel like a footballer again.”

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