Wilshere hopes comeback is first step to Euro 2016

Jack Wilshere hopes his comeback for Arsenal s Under-21 side will prove to be the first step towards winning a place in England s squad for Euro 2016.

The 24-year-old midfielder has not played in 2015-16 after breaking his leg in pre-season, but made his comeback with a 65-minute appearance as the second string defeated Newcastle United 3-1 at Emirates Stadium on Friday.

Wilshere was spoken to by the referee after clashing with Henri Saivet, shot wide with a long-range effort and created a golden opportunity for Chris Willock during an outing he hopes will begin a productive end to the campaign.

I want to go to the Euros. To do that I have to get in the Arsenal team, so I have to show the Arsenal and England managers what I can do, Wilshere told Arsenal Player.<…