Five things you need to know about Jack Wilshere
The Arsenal man trained with his new teammates earlier today as he searches for the fitness to rebuild his broken career.
Wilshere has played just 37 minutes of football this season and been dropped from the England squad.
But it’s been coming for the 24-year-old after years of fitness problems and the failure to fulfil his potential.
What happens next is up to him - and his body.
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England could come sooner if he manages to prove his fitness after Sam Allardyce preferred the likes of Danny Drinkwater for Slovakia this weekend.
Howe appreciates Wilshere will take the headlines for the next few weeks at least - which may not be a bad thing after their start to the new campaign.
“I think it is a big thing for us,” the Bournemouth boss said.
"It is a step into the unknown in the respect that Jack is out there on his own in terms of his profile and the type of player we have attracted."
A step into the unknown it may be for both, but for Wilshere it is hopefully a step back on the right path.