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# Jack Wilshere's England U21 inclusion 'a massive risk' says Arsenal's Arsene
Wenger
## Arsene Wenger says England are taking a "massive risk" with Jack
Wilshere's fitness by taking the Arsenal midfielder to the European Under-21
Championships.
![Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere is in England squad for European Under-21
Championship, reveals Arsene Wenger][1]
Call-up: Jack Wilshere will represent England in Denmark Photo: ACTION IMAGES
By Telegraph staff and agencies 11:11AM BST 19 May 2011
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Wilshere will be among the 23 names announced by Stuart Pearce, England's U21
coach this afternoon, and **[Arsenal][3]** manager Wenger said: "We just have
to accept and respect the choice even if we think it is the wrong decision.
"He knows that he is nearly at the end of his energy level but he is keen to
do well. He has played nearly 50 games this year. To go to a tournament for me
is a massive risk.
"I am happy if the Under-21s do well because I want England to do very well. I
think it is not the right decision but will respect (it) and let him go."
Despite Wenger's opposition, Wilshere's selection is no surprise, with Pearce
having included him in his provisional 40-man squad earlier this month.
Fellow senior international Andy Carroll was also included but there was doubt
today over whether the Liverpool striker would take his place in the final 23.
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Reports suggest the 22 year-old had expressed concern over his fitness after
enduring an injury-hit second half of the season, and questioned whether
tournament football could do him more harm than good ahead of the new
campaign.
Also, like Wenger, Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has suggested he is not in
favour of players being drafted back into the U21 fold after graduating to the
senior set-up.
Pearce has been adamant that including the best players at his disposal is
crucial not only to England's chances this summer but also to boosting the
country's hopes of success at future World Cups and European Championships.
One player who has confirmed he did not make the final 23 is Watford
goalkeeper Scott Loach.
His omission may spark speculation Fabio Capello is preparing to make him a
permanent part of the senior set-up following Ben Foster's decision to make
himself unavailable for selection.
Loach, who was twice promoted last year following a series of withdrawals,
wrote on Twitter yesterday: "Didn't make final 23..so no more 21s for me.
"Just an honour to have gained 14 caps for my country. Time to relax n have a
few weeks off now."
Both Wilshere and Carroll are expected to be named in the senior squad for the
June 4 Euro 2012 qualifier against Switzerland at Wembley meaning they would
miss the U21s' pre-tournament training camp.
England's U21 Championship campaign begins on June 12 and they will play three
games in eight days, and five in 15 days if they reach the final.
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