Former Arsenal footballer Wilshere retires aged 30

Former Arsenal footballer Jack Wilshere has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 30. The midfielder suffered many long-term injuries throughout his football career, including multiple ankle injuries and hairline cracks in his calfbone and foot.

Report informs, citing foreign media, that Wilshere, who was born in Stevenage, took to Twitter to announce his decision and tweeted: "I have lived my dream. Thank you all." The post continued as he said: "Thank you to all of the other coaches from my senior career and with a special thank you to Roy Hodgson and Eddie Howe.

"Both of whom are fantastic managers that showed belief in me at critical points in my career and when I needed it most. To all my teammates over the years; it's been an honour to have shared a dressing room with you all. We've shared memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you for your help and support both on and off the pitch.