Former Arsenal and England midfielder Jack Wilshere says he has thought about retirement even though he '100%' believes he can keep on playing.
Wilshere has been without a club since being released by Bournemouth in May.
The 29-year-old is back at Arsenal mixing training with the first-team and Under-23 squad with some coaching.
"If you want to go on to become a successful coach or manager, you have to get as much experience as you can," Wilshere told BBC Sport.
The former West Ham player has not played a competitive match since coming on as a late substitute in Bournemouth's 1-0 win over Brentford in the first leg of the Championship play-offs on 17 May.
He is hoping to relaunch his career in January but wonders whether his reputation for being injury-prone may be an issue.
"I have to think about it," he said when asked about the possibility of retirement.
"That is why I am doing the coaching. I have been forced into doing it a little bit but I am grateful for the opportunity."
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