The England international made his first competitive appearance since November in a Gunners reserve side that also featured Mikel Arteta and Abou Diaby

Jack Wilshere is set to return to action on Tuesday after being named in Arsenal’s Under-21 side to face Stoke City.

The midfielder has not made a first-team appearance since November after he suffered an ankle injury which required further surgery in February.

And after returning to training, the Gunners star will further his rehabilitation against the Potters reserve side.

He will be joined in midfield by Mikel Arteta and Abou Diaby as they also continue their recoveries following prolonged spells on the sidlines while Serge Gnabry has been named in the starting XI.