Wilshere passed fit for derby clash

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has shaken off a back problem which ruled him out of England’s defeat to France and will feature in tomorrow’s north-London derby against Tottenham.

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has shaken off a back problem which ruled him out of England’s defeat to France and will feature in tomorrow’s north-London derby against Tottenham.

There were no other injury concerns from the midweek international friendlies, Laurent Koscielny returns from a two-game suspension and Nicklas Bendtner (groin) should be available after missing the win at Everton.

Goalkeeper Manuel Almunia (elbow), centre-half Thomas Vermaelen (Achilles), midfielder Abou Diaby (ankle) remain out, while Aaron Ramsey continues his rehabilitation following a broken leg.

Team (from): Fabianski, Clichy, Squillaci, Koscielny, Sagna, Arshavin, Fabregas, Song, Wilshere, Nasri, Chamakh, Szczesny, Djourou, van Persie, Rosicky, Eboue, Walcott, Gibbs, Denilson.

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