Overview

• Luton confirmed the appointment on Monday, installing the former Arsenal and England midfielder as first-team manager.
• Powell joins as assistant to provide experienced support after recent roles with England, Tottenham’s academy and EFL clubs.
• Wilshere succeeds Matt Bloomfield, who was sacked last week following a poor start that compounded successive relegations.
• The Hatters are 11th in League One with five defeats in their first 11 matches as Wilshere takes over.
• His first match is scheduled for Saturday at home to Mansfield Town, following prior stints coaching Arsenal’s U18s and an interim spell at Norwich City.