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WILSHERE WANTS TO PLAY

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has expressed a desire to play for England Under-21s in the European Championship in June, according to Stuart Pearce.

Gunners manager Arsene Wenger has queried the selection because Wilshere, 19, is now in England's senior side.

But England Under-21 boss Pearce, who named Wilshere in a provisional 40-man squad on Tuesday, told BBC Sport he will take guidance from the players. The football betting markets suggest Wilshere WILL make the final squad.

"The indications I have had from Jack is that he wants to play," Pearce said. "The players themselves will dictate whether they turn up or not and that has always been the case from when I was playing international football, through to today.

"The clubs will usually follow the lead of the players and if the players want to be there they will be there. I have a feeling we [Pearce and Wenger] are going to have different viewpoints but the most important thing is the lad himself wanting to play in the under-21 tournament and I have had that conversation with him"


ARSENAL TICKET PRICES UP

Arsenal will increase ticket prices at the Emirates Stadium by a total of 6.5% from the start of next season.

The Gunners, who have not won a trophy since 2005, say the rise is in line with inflation and the 2.5% VAT hike.

But fans group Arsenal Independent Supporters' Association (Aisa) have expressed anger at the move, especially as Arsenal Shirts have also gone up in price.

"We are very disappointed," an Aisa spokesman told BBC Sport. "This will inevitably mean some long-term fans are forced to give up their tickets."

Aisa will endeavour to help such fans cope with the increase by setting up a scheme to enable them to pay for their tickets over a number of months, the spokesman said.

Last month, Aisa wrote to new majority shareholder Stan Kroenke calling on him to freeze ticket prices.

The group urged the American to "take advantage of his opportunity to win over fans".