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EPL: Jack Wilshere leaves Arsenal for London rivals West Ham

Wilshere, who has 34 senior caps and two goals, was unable to win a place in England's World Cup squad which made him make the decision to leave the club. 

EPL Image Source : WEST HAM UNITEDJack Wilshere signs for West Ham from Arsenal

Free agent Jack Wilshere ended his long stay at Arsenal by moving to London rival West Ham on Monday.

The 26-year-old England midfielder signed a three-year contract with West Ham, the club said.

Wilshere, who has 34 senior caps and two goals, was unable to win a place in England's World Cup squad.

He spent his entire career with Arsenal, apart from loan spells at Bournemouth and Bolton, after joining the Premier League club's youth system as a nine-year-old. Wilshere's contract expired last month.

The Englishman has had a career brimming of injuries which has cost him plenties of chances in the playing XI at Arsenal. He was also sent on loan to Bournemouth in the 2016-17 season where he played a vital and central role. 

Wilshere had made 197 appearances for Arsenal in all stages and was named as skipper in the 2017/18 season after proving his worth on field. 

He has not represented England since their humiliating exit from the 2016 Euros.