JACK: WE’LL MATCH CHELSEA
year. They had a great squad and we feel we’ve got a squad to match them now.
“The Premier League is a tough, tough league. Add to that the FA Cup, League Cup and international breaks and players will pick up injuries, so it’s important to have players who can come in.
“I think [it’s important to start well] and without the European qualifier this year, which is almost a season definer, it gives us more time to prepare for the first game of the Premier League and concentrate on a good start.
“We know come February and March we’re always strong, so if we’re in a good position up to then, we will be alright.”
Arsenal shelled out £10m for Cech but Manchester City, Liverpool and Manchester United have spent big while Chelsea are closing in on a £22m deal for Barcelona winger Pedro.
Wilshere added: “I don’t think it’s a worry what the other teams are spending.
“Everyone trusts the boss here and if the right player comes up and fits into our team and squad, the boss will go out and buy him.”
Wilshere finished another injury-ravaged season with a bang