Arsenal youngster Jack Wilshere believes the presence of Jens Lehmann was a big factor in yesterday’s win over Blackpool.
The Gunners had not won in the league since February, but produced a solid performance to win 3-1 at Bloomfield Road.
Lehmann was called up to the side late, with Manuel Almunia injuring himself in the warm-up, and Wilshere has praised the German’s character for coming back to Premier League life like he’d never been away.
“He was brilliant,” said the 19-year-old. “He was only called in ten minutes before kick-off but it was great to have him around.
“He’s been there, done it all and was part of the ‘Invincibles’ so he knows what it takes to win the title. And we want to be like the ‘Invincibles’ too.
“He was a bit like an assistant manager on the pitch. He was telling us what it is like and was giving a team-talk at half time.
“He is so passionate, you could see that. He was screaming and shouting at everyone.
“I remember him being a bit crazy and a bit of a character before. But he looks after himself and is great to learn from. He’s 41 and he’s got a better body than me!”
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