Wenger joy at Wilshere return

Arsenal midfielder Arsene Wenger admits it seemed like Jack Wilshere had spent “an eternity” on the sidelines after the England midfielder finally returned to training yesterday.

Wilshere did not feature at all for the Gunners last season because of a niggling ankle problem which also ruled him out of contention for Euro 2012.

However, the 20-year-old has stepped up his rehabilitation, joining up with the first-team squad training session yesterday.