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Pearce in warning over Jack Wilshere hype
12 Aug 2009Stuart Pearce insists Jack Wilshere should not be fast-tracked into the full England squad, despite his dazzling form in pre-season.
Pearce handed the Arsenal starlet his England Under-21 debut in last night's 0-0 draw with Holland but feels the 17-year-old should allowed to develop at his own pace.
The Under-21 boss said: "It's a little bit sad that we over-hype players because I know what is around the corner.
"People talk up his chances but how many of them have watched him at the Under-17 or Under-19 championships?"
