Jack Wilshere believes his contributions to Arsenal have been forgotten but, after inspiring their 4-2 victory at BATE Borisov, he declared he is “back”. The midfielder, whose contract expires at the season’s end, also recognises he is playing for his future at the club. His fine performance in Belarus showed he is rediscovering his confidence, and he is determined to earn an extension. He was omitted from the latest England squad despite a shortage of options in midfield, but having impressed after becoming peripheral at Arsenal, Wilshere was asked if he felt his past had been forgotten, and he said: “Yeah, but that is football. Football is a game where people forget. “Everyone says ‘you are never fit’ but last season I was fit for the whole season. It was only in April that I got injured. I definitely feel I am back. People say it’s a long road but it was four months (out) and I have had longer than that before. I feel good. People sometimes forget things in football. Last season I had a full season. “Whether people think I did well, I had a full season, and only picked up an impact injury at the end. That was unfortunate timing but throughout my rehab it went well. “I felt good coming back to Arsenal and into training and (Arsene Wenger) has been good. He has been speaking to me. You are always playing for your future but I am happy to be back, to feel part of the squad.” . . . . . #jackwilshere #jackwilshere10 #wilshere #wilshere_10 #wilshere10 #arsenal #afc #arsenalfc #premierleague #pl #arsenalfans #arsenalfan #arsenal4life #arsenal4ever #arsenalfcfans (at Emirates Stadium)
