Jack Wilshere has the ability to unlock the toughest defences, and should therefore start England's Euro 2016 opener against Russia on Saturday, according to Terry Butcher.

With the Group B opener just days away, debate has gathered pace as to who should be named in the starting XI, with numerous options available to Roy Hodgson.
Who should start at centre-back? Is Jack Wilshere fit enough to start? How do you fit Wayne Rooney, Harry Kane and Jamie Vardy into the same side? Terry Butcher selects his side to take to the field against the Russians, and runs through the main talking points
I would go for Wilshere in there. He is England's best player on his day. He was the top passer in qualification. He has the ability to unlock most teams, especially ones that sit back, as Portugal did in the recent friendly.
Teams will try to deny space for the pace of Rooney, Sturridge or Vardy, so we need that added quality that Wilshere brings, regardless of fitness. He can 'winkle' his way through teams, and prize open solid defences when it is tight.

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