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Arsenal's Jack Wilshere says England captain Steven Gerrard is his role model

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere is keen to follow in the footsteps of England captain Steven Gerrard and be 'the heartbeat' of both his club and country.

Determined

Despite the clamour surrounding his all-action displays, Wilshere is determined to let his game develop naturally and will not get swept up in all the hype. "I have got a great family around me who keep me grounded. I don't see myself different to anyone else. I have to work hard," he said. "I missed a year of football which is tough, particularly because I am a young player who was breaking through, but I am not where I want to be yet. "I just want to work hard on my right foot, on my long passing, things like that and just get better and better."

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