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Jack Wilshere: FA Cup dream helped me through my injury
JACK WILSHERE has admitted the thought of lifting trophies with Arsenal helped him get through the arduous task of rehabilitation this season.
Jack Wilshere says FA Cup dream helped him through his time on the sidelines
The 23-year-old midfielder missed the majority of the campaign after picking up an ankle injury in November, but has been involved in the last five outings as he returns to full fitness.
Wilshere will have the opportunity to claim a second successive FA Cup tomorrow against Aston Villa, a dream that got him through his lengthy injury.
When you're injured, major trophies keep you going
The England international said: "When you're injured you're having those dark, lonely days in the gym when all the players are training.
"When you come back and you get to major finals and you can win major trophies, that definitely is something that keeps you going."