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Jack Wilshere admits he NEVER thought he'd play in the Championship when he was flying high at Arsenal - but 10 years after THAT dominant display against Barcelona, he is back at Bournemouth and gunning for a promotion battle

Jack Wilshere admits he could never have imagined himself being involved in a Championship promotion battle 10 years ago.

Midfielder Wilshere re-joined Bournemouth this week just a few weeks short of a decade since producing one of the defining displays of his career when he inspired Arsenal to a last-16 Champions League win over Barcelona in February 2011.

After dominating midfield against a Pep Guardiola side containing Xavi, Andres Iniesta and Lionel Messi, the sky appeared to be the limit for Wilshere.

Jack Wilshere's cool display against Barcelona marked him out as a superstar in the making
A combination of injuries and inconsistent form saw him depart Arsenal in 2018 however

Wilshere has won 34 England caps and two FA Cups, though misfortune has prevented him hitting the heights expected, with a succession of ankle problems proving particularly troublesome during his time at the Emirates.