Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere still on schedule with ankle injury rehab

Reports had suggested the England man had suffered a setback in his recovery, but it is now understood he should be back by February as expected

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Arsenal's Jack Wilshere looks distraught after suffering an injury — Agony: Wilshere lays on the ground after suffering the injury

Jack Wilshere is on course to return from injury on time, despite reports to the contrary.
Wilshere suffered an ankle injury in last month's defeat to Manchester United, and the original prognosis suggested he would be out until February.
Reports emerged on Monday morning that the England midfielder had suffered a setback and could be on the sidelines until March, but Press Association Sport understand this is not the case.
The 22-year-old underwent surgery on the problem on November 27, five days after he sustained the injury, and an Arsenal statement at the time read: "Jack Wilshere has had successful surgery on his left ankle and will be out for approximately three months.
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"An assessment with a specialist confirmed the need for an operation and the 22-year-old had successful surgery to his ankle in London on Thursday afternoon."
The news means Wilshere should be back in time to play a part in Arsenal's last 16 Champions League tie, and possibly a potential FA Cup 5th round game the weekend before.
However, the North London derby against Spurs on February 7 will probably come too soon.
Providing he doesn't suffer a setback or further injury, the problem will not rule Wilshere out of any international action.
England's next game is at Wembley on March 27, against Lithuania in a European qualifier. The Three Lions then travel to Italy for a friendly on March 31.