Wilshere: I could exit Arsenal if Wenger leaves

After speculation and failed moves for high profile targets this summer, the midfielder defended his manager and branded the criticism ridiculous.

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has vehemently backed under-fire manager Arsene Wenger and suggested he could be willing to leave the club if the Frenchman departed.

Wenger has come under scrutiny after failing to land high-profile transfer targets such as Luis Suarez, Gonzalo Higuain and Luiz Gustavo and the London side's misery was further compounded by a 3-1 defeat on the opening day of the Premier League season at home to Aston Villa.

Arsenal's Jack Wilshere hopes to play regularly for England this season

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere says he is hopeful 2013/14 will be the season when he gets to feature regularly for England.

Wilshere made his international debut as an 18-year-old in August 2010 but has only started once since 2011 due to an unfortunate series of injuries.

However, he has enjoyed a full pre-season with Arsenal and is all set to be in the line-up when England play host to Scotland in a Wembley friendly on Wednesday.