Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has played down his time on the sidelines after impressing in the club's 4-2 victory over BATE Borisov in the Europa League.

Towards the end of last season's loan spell with Bournemouth, Wilshere suffered a fractured leg and that resulted in a delayed start to pre-season for the England international.

However, Wilshere looked close to his best in the away success in Belarus, and the long-serving Gunners player has admitted that he is feeling positive about his current form and fitness.

The 25-year-old is quoted by The Mirror as saying: "I definitely feel I am back. People say it's a long road but it was four months 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 or not I had a full season, and only picked up an impact injury at the end of the season.

"That was unfortunate timing but throughout my rehab it went well. I felt good coming back to Arsenal and into training and the boss has been good. He has been speaking to me, been patient and I feel good."

Wilshere has now made three appearances for the North Londoners this season, although he is yet to feature in the Premier League.