To put things in perspective, imagine if Wilshere was poached at 16 by the likes of Barcelona, Milan etc...

Born in England, a genuine product of the Arsenal academy. Technically, the most gifted English player since Gazza. And suddenly he is gone. Off to Barcelona or Milan. His whole family - enticed with stable jobs, a mansion and there is the certainty of good weather. Meanwhile Arsenal get nothing. Wilshere goes on to win titles and is hailed as a legend.