Jack Wilshere Injury: Updates on Arsenal Star's Leg and Return

Jack Wilshere has spent the entire season on the sidelines with a leg injury, but the England midfielder is finally back among Arsenal's first-team options.

Continue for updates.

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Wilshere Back vs. Sunderland

Sunday, April 24

The Gunners named Wilshere among the substitutes for Sunday's encounter with Sunderland.

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Wilshere Capable of Adding Finesse to Arsenal Midfield

The England man's return will provide a major boost for Arsene Wenger's squad. Wilshere's versatility and technique mean he can help fill a variety of midfield roles.

He's capable of playing as a No. 10 or as a holding player who shields the back four. The 24-year-old can also play out wide as the kind of inverted winger Wenger loves to use as part of his fluid, possession-based brand of football.

The England international has the dribbling skills, powerful left foot and quickness of thought to be a potent attacking threat. Wenger played Wilshere on the right several times during the 2013/14 season, which freed up Aaron Ramsey to stay in the middle.

The Gunners have coped without him, but Wilshere's presence is valuable. Although his contribution is likely to be negligible in what remains of 2015/16, he could be a major player next term.