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Jack Wilshere sends message to the fans following first appearance for Bournemouth

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Jack Wilshere has thanked the Bournemouth supporters after making his first appearance for the Cherries.

Picture Supplied by Action Images - Jack Wilshere

Wilshere was considered one of the most promising young talents to have emerged from England when he burst onto the scene for Arsenal as a 16-year-old back in 2008, but it is clear to see that the midfielder has not been able to fulfill his immense potential.

Due to a host of injury problems, Wilshere has been unable to make any impact whatsoever for Arsenal over the past few years and the 24-year-old currently finds himself on loan at Bournemouth.

England's Jack Wilshere during training

Many feel that Wilshere’s recent move to Bournemouth is a sad indictment of how much he has struggled over the years but from a positive point of view, the midfielder has now been handed an opportunity to get his career back on track at the Vitality Stadium.

Bournemouth fans are very excited upon the arrival of a high profile player such as Wilshere and the England international was provided with a very warm reception during his debut for the Cherries in a friendly encounter against AC Milan during the weekend.

England's Jack Wilshere and Ross Barkley during training

Wilshere has most certainly noticed the support from the fans and the Arsenal loanee has now gone on to take to social media website Twitter to thank the Bournemouth faithful.

He posted,

Many feel that Wilshere’s move to Bournemouth is a huge step back in his career but if the midfielder is able to put in a good showing during the current campaign, he could well work his way into the Arsenal first team next season.

Arsenal's Jack Wilshere looks dejected