Jack Wilshere and Daniel Sturridge risky selections for England

Roy Hodgson has taken a “massive risk” by selecting Jack Wilshere and Daniel Sturridge in his England squad for Euro 2016, according to a sports science expert.
Jack Wilshere and Daniel Sturridge risky selections for England

The duo were controversial choices for the final squad due to their lack of playing time this season and injury record.

Wilshere started just one match for Arsenal all season and a detailed Euro 2016 Burnout Study shows that he managed only 253 minutes for club and country between July 1, 2015 and May 31, 2016, the third fewest of any player at the tournament.

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