Wilshere makes 1st Arsenal start in nearly 500 days
For the first time in 493 days, Jack Wilshere has been named to Arsenal's starting XI for a competitive match.
The English midfielder will line up next to Mohamed Elneny as part of a two-man midfield in the Gunners' squad for Wednesday's League Cup visit from Doncaster Rovers.
π Here's how we line up tonight - what do you make of our starting XI?#AFCvDRFC pic.twitter.com/hsr9iHI7Is
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After last year's loan with Bournemouth ended catastrophically with a broken leg against Tottenham, Wilshere has endured a protracted recovery to first-team duties that culminated in a midweek Europa League substitute's appearance against FC Koln.
His last competitive start for the club was on May 15, 2016 versus Aston Villa, with Wednesday marking a first start this season for both him and fellow fringe England international Calum Chambers.