Wilshere 'not in contention' for Norwich job

Jack Wilshere will not be considered as a candidate for the Norwich City manager's job despite seeing out the campaign as caretaker boss.

The former Arsenal and England midfielder stepped up from his role as Canaries first-team coach to take charge of Norwich's final two Championship matches of the season after Johannes Hoff Thorup was sacked on 22 April.

Wilshere, 33, oversaw a goalless draw with Middlesbrough and a final-day win against Cardiff City.

Canaries sporting director Ben Knapper told BBC Radio Norfolk the club's search for a permanent replacement will be "focussed externally".

"Jack is a fantastic person, he and I have a big history together," said Knapper, who worked at Arsenal when Wilshire was a player there.

"He's a great coach and will be a fantastic head coach, but that's not going to be here at this particular moment in time."