[h=1]Wilshere Steals the Show from Neymar as England Beat Brazil[/h]
[h=3]By
Will Tidey
(World Football Lead Writer) on February 6, 2013[/h]
Much was expected from Neymar at Wembley, just as much will be expected every time the primped, precocious prince of Brazilian football takes the field from here to his home World Cup and beyond.
This time, Neymar fell short. His influence was rarely felt in Brazil's attacking effort and his slight, boyish frame was found wanting more than once when he needed a strong shoulder to lean on. Neymar will have his day, but this was not it.
This day belonged to
Arsenal's
Jack Wilshere, whose first start for England since June 2011 delivered on all the expectancy that comes with being one of the most gifted midfielders of his generation. Wilshere was not just the best player in a white shirt, he was the best on the pitch.
England manager Roy Hodgson can take credit for his well-considered formation, which employed Steven Gerrard at the fulcrum of midfield and placed Wilshere alongside Tom Cleverley in front of him. Gerrard's assured presence liberated both of them, and instilled a confidence in Wilshere that brought out his very best.
Wilshere's first contribution was a driving run through the middle that evoked memories of
Paul Gascoigne in his prime-Wilshere swaying past tackles and turning on the afterburners to escape a second bite. It was good to be back, and Wilshere wasn't going to waste a second of it after all those months ruled out through injury.
The goal was Wilshere's in the making. Soon after, he was skipping past yellow shirts again, in another burst through the Brazil midfield, and by halftime had already stolen the show from the star-studded cast around him.
They came to see Neymar. They left talking about Wilshere.
Najua sababu ya jazba hamtasoma, lkn kiukweli jana bwana mdogo aliiba show ya watu. Huyo anayetajwa hapo kwenye Red jamani ni
GAZA
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Wilshere Steals the Show from Neymar as England Beat Brazil | Bleacher Report