JACK WILSHERE'S shock move to Aarhus came about after a recommendation by Roy Hodgson, reports claim.

The former Arsenal starlet finally ended his nine-month absence from the game by signing for the Danish club.

Wilshere, 30, has penned a £5,000-a-week deal until the end of the season.

SunSport revealed that his contract means he ISN'T the highest-earning player at the club.

His deal includes an option for an extra 12 months, and was helped on its way by former England boss Hodgson.

Aarhus' assistant manager is Brit Dave Reddington, who worked as a first-team coach under Hodgson at Crystal Palace for three years prior to his departure in July.

The Athletic report that Hodgson put in a good word for Wilshere to Reddington, having managed the midfielder with England between 2012 and 2016.

Reddington then contacted Wilshere a fortnight ago, setting the wheels in motion for yesterday's transfer.

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Hodgson, 74, selected Arsenal's former No10 for his 2014 World Cup squad.

He then also picked Wilshere for Euro 2016, despite the injury-prone star having made just three appearances that season for the Gunners.

The 34-cap ace moved to West Ham on a free transfer in 2018 after Unai Emery's arrival in North London.

After failing to make an impact he then signed for second-tier Bournemouth in January 2021.

He trained with Arsenal for much of this season as he aimed to stay fit and earn a contract.

Wilshere will wear the No10 shirt at Aarhus as he aims to impress.

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