- Arsenal star apologised for smoking near a London nightclub in October
- Back then, Wilshere told a furious Arsene Wenger the incident was 'one-off'
- England team-mate Joe Hart was among the revellers in Las Vegas
- Wilshere was on holiday ahead returning to Arsenal pre-season training
The images of Germany celebrating their fourth World Cup triumph in the Maracana Stadium on Sunday evening will live long in the memory.
Sadly, so too will the pictures of Joe Hart and Jack Wilshere tearing it up in Las Vegas after England’s latest tournament humiliation.
Naturally these alarming pictures are amplified by the joyous scenes in Rio de Janeiro. Those German boys are entitled to celebrate.
They are World Cup winners, footballing gods after reaching their tournament target.
What of Wilshere and Hart then? In one image, reminiscent of Paul Gascoigne’s infamous experience in the Dentist’s Chair at the China Jump Club in Hong Kong back in 1996, a friend pours what looks like champagne down Wilshere’s throat.
The two players have been in Las Vegas partying with friends before they return to Manchester City and Arsenal for pre-season training. It is not becoming of England internationals.
In other pictures, Wilshere is holding a cigarette and a cigar in the pool, puffing away without a care in the world. His career is threatening to go up in smoke.
As Joachim Low explained after Mario Gotze’s stunning 113th-minute winner against Argentina, this victory has been in production for more than 10 years. Germany’s coach stitched it all together.
JACK WILSHERE CRIME SHEET AND INJURY LIST
CRIME SHEET
AUGUST 2010
Involved in a fracas outside a London nightclub, which left a woman with a broken arm. Wilshere was arrested and bailed but faced no charges. He received a caution for common assault, though a spokesman insisted he acted as peacemaker.
Involved in a fracas outside a London nightclub, which left a woman with a broken arm. Wilshere was arrested and bailed but faced no charges. He received a caution for common assault, though a spokesman insisted he acted as peacemaker.
MARCH 2011
Wilshere received a police warning for trying to spit on a cab driver wearing a Spurs hat. The midfielder, who was drunk, later apologised.
Wilshere received a police warning for trying to spit on a cab driver wearing a Spurs hat. The midfielder, who was drunk, later apologised.
JULY 2012
Wilshere was warned by UEFA after tweeting about betting during an Arsenal Champions League game. UEFA regulations state players cannot bet on games involving their own teams.
Wilshere was warned by UEFA after tweeting about betting during an Arsenal Champions League game. UEFA regulations state players cannot bet on games involving their own teams.
INJURY LIST
JULY 2011
Limped out of a pre-season friendly with a stress fracture on his right ankle.
Limped out of a pre-season friendly with a stress fracture on his right ankle.
FEBRUARY 2012
Suffered a second stress fracture to the heel of same foot.
Suffered a second stress fracture to the heel of same foot.
MAY 2012
Knee injury slowed his rehabilitation and eventually he required surgery, which kept him out for four more months.
Knee injury slowed his rehabilitation and eventually he required surgery, which kept him out for four more months.
MARCH 2013
Inflamed left ankle saw him miss a Champions League game and two World Cup qualifiers.
Inflamed left ankle saw him miss a Champions League game and two World Cup qualifiers.
MAY 2013
Had surgery to remove a pin in his right ankle and missed two England’s friendlies.
Had surgery to remove a pin in his right ankle and missed two England’s friendlies.
MARCH 2014
Hairline fracture in his left foot ruled him out for six weeks.
Hairline fracture in his left foot ruled him out for six weeks.
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