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Jack Wilshere's Ultimate XI
Image: Jack Wilshere's Ultimate XI

Arsenal players dominated as Jack Wilshere picked the best XI he's played with, but he did find room for five England team-mates.

Wilshere revealed his all-time best XI to Arsenal's YouTube channel. He set them up in a 4-4-2.   

GOALKEEPER: Joe Hart  

I've played with him a number of times for England. He's very commanding, covers the box well and great to have in goal.

RIGHT-BACK: Bacary Sagna

Bacary Sagna, Manchester City
Image: Bacary Sagna, now at Manchester City.

This was a tough one as I've played with lots of good right backs. He was the right-back when I broke into the team and he was always helpful to me. We're still good friends and we still stay in contact.

LEFT-BACK: Ashley Cole

He was the best left-back in the world when he was playing regularly. I've played with him for England and against him and he's always tough to play against.  

CENTRE-BACK: John Terry

John terry is still one of England's best defenders, according to Fabio Capello
Image: John Terry with Fabio Capello

He was great for me as captain when I broke into the England team. He's been there and done it. What a great leader. 

CENTRE-BACK: Laurent Koscielny 

I've played with him for a number of years and watched him grow into a world-class centre-back. When he arrived people wasn't sure about him in his first season but he's proved them all wrong. Now, he's all class.

CENTRAL MIDFIELD: Cesc Fabregas

Wenger did not bid for Cesc Fabregas in the summer
Image: Cesc Fabregas came through the Arsenal ranks

He was a role model for me in my younger days at Arsenal. He was the player all the young players looked up to as he got into the team at 16 and everybody wanted to do that. When I got into the team he was my captain and he was very helpful. 

CENTRAL MIDFIELD: Steven Gerrard

He captained me a number of times when I was growing up. 

LEFT MIDFIELD: Santi Cazorla 

Image: Santi Cazorla gets the nod on the left side of midfield

This one doesn't need much explaining. Everyone knows what he can do. He can play on his left or his right foot and he can create things. He's like a little magician. This one was an easy decision. 

RIGHT MIDFIELD: Samir Nasri

When I played with him in my first season at Arsenal he was different class, scoring loads of goals. That season he scored 15 goals from midfield and got over 10 assists. He was different class. 

CENTRE-FORWARD: Alexis Sanchez

HULL, ENGLAND - MAY 04:  Alexis Sanchez of Arsenal celebrates as he scores their first goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and
Image: Alexis Sanchez leads the line

I've only played with him 20 times. As a midfielder he's always giving you an option. He'll run in behind, come short. it's a dream come true.  

CENTRE-FORWARD: Wayne Rooney

I've been to a World Cup with him. He's a great character and a great person to have around the group. His football speaks for itself. He's been going for over 10 years for England... he still does it. 

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