Wilshere revealed that he spoke with Arteta before accepting the Luton job. Arteta reportedly told him to "jump in and swim as hard as you can," which Wilshere sees as relevant to his own situation.

Wilshere has a personal connection to Luton, having been signed by Arsenal as a junior player from the club. He has also trained with Luton's staff, led by Nathan Jones, in the past.

Wilshere's decision to pursue coaching was influenced by his experience with Jones and the Luton staff. He has expressed a passion for coaching and a desire to continue learning and improving.

Wilshere's appointment as Luton manager represents a new chapter in his career, and he is eager to apply his skills and experience to the role.