Jack Wilshere has expositorily opened up on the open heart surgery undergone by his daughter Siena.
Jack Wilshere Lifts Lid On His Daughter’s Open Heart Surgery
Wilshere, who is the current under-18 head coach of Arsenal, revealed that he received a call in February 2024 ahead of an away fixture. The distressing phone call centered on his five-year old daughter, Siena, and it was about her needing surgery to fix a hole in her heart.
Jack Wilshere expressed that the surgery lasted five hours and he termed the wait as “hell”, as he was afraid that his daughter would die.
Thankfully, the operation on her congenital heart defect was successful. But in the past few months, Wilshere, his wife Andriani, daughter Siena, and their three other kids have been fighting their way through a new reality.
Jack Wilshere On How He Felt The Day He Was Informed About The Plight Of His Daughter
Jack Wilshere claims that memories about the incident feels like a bad dream, as the life-changing news affected him mentally.
The Englishman also shared that it happened in a flash, and added that “You have to give all your energy and all your support to Siena, while still understanding that you’ve got other kids and life goes on.”
Wilshere during the exclusive interview with the Daily Mail also disclosed his coping mechanism.
The 32-year-old said: “My way of coping was not really talking about it.”
Jack Wilshere made these assertions when questioned by the Daily Mail as he visited Evelina London House, one of 14 free locations Ronald McDonald House Charities provides for families with children in hospital.
The charity can be supported by donating in McDonald’s and through the McDonald’s app available on Google Play Store and the Apple App Store.
Meanwhile, the ex-West Ham United man lauded the efforts of the charity organization in helping families during the time of distress.
He said: “I’ve seen some of the amazing work they’ve done. Families will spend years going through this.
“If we can be there for each other, even if it’s just a chat or a little bit of support, I think it helps. Now I can talk about it a little bit more.”
It is this kind of support that aided him in focusing much of his attention on football, while being aware that his family is safe.
Jack Wilshere And Arsenal Under-18 Side
Recall, Jack Wilshere handles the U18 side of Arsenal as aforementioned and he says that his lads see him as a father.
Wilshere is welcoming of the responsibility and is ready to rightly tutor his side, as he also continues to develop in his managerial career.
Jack Wilshere is a passionate communicator who can relate to the dressing room, and having made his debut in 2008, he is abreast of the demands on modern players.
The former Bournemouth player was made manager of the under-18 side in 2022 and the 2022/23 campaign saw his Arsenal side reach the FA Youth Cup final, albeit losing 5-1 to West Ham at the Emirates.
During the 2023/24 season, the young Gunners finished third in the Premier League South, but scored the most goals in the league (83) in 24 matches.
It will be fascinating to see the heights that Wilshere will reach in his coaching career. The former England international also loves golf and he occasionally plays the sport.
He describes Chelsea great John Terry and West Ham United legend Mark Noble as among the best he has teed off with.
Despite his love for sports, Jack Wilshere doesn’t joke with his family, as he keeps circling back to them for his precious spare moments.
Who is Jack Wilshere?
He is an English football coach and former professional player who played as a midfielder. He is the head coach of the Arsenal under-18 team.
Jack Wilshere retired from football on July 8, 2024, after Danish Superliga club AGF didn’t renew his short-term deal.
Wilshere’s Personal Information?
Jack Wilshere was born on January 1, 1992, in Stevenage, England, to mother Kerry and father Andrew.
The Arsenal coach has two siblings; one brother, Tom, and one sister, Rosie Ann Wilshere.
Jack Wilshere’s Nuclear Family?
He has four children, two; Archie born in 2011, and Delilah Grace, born in 2013, from his previous relationship with Lauren Neal.
Wilshere and Neal separated in 2014, and in June 2017 he married Andriani Michael, whom he also shares two children with, namely; Siena, born in 2018, and Jack, born in 2020.
Jack Wilshere’s Net Worth?
Jack Wilshere’s net worth is estimated to be between the region of €40 million – €65 million.
Clubs He Played For In His Career?
Jack Wilshere represented just 5 clubs in his career, namely; Arsenal, Bolton Wanderers, Bournemouth and West Ham United, and Aarhus GF.
Jack Wilshere Achievements?
Wilshere won only 2 English FA Cup titles and 1 EFL Community Shield.
His Career Stats?
Jack Wilshere made 288 club career appearances, scoring 18 goals and providing 34 assists in all competitions.
Internationally, Wilshere made 34 appearances for England, scoring 2 goals and providing 2 assists.
