Jack Wilshere’s ankle is NOT broken…. but on-loan Arsenal star faces wait to find out full extend of injury
BOURNEMOUTH remain hopeful Jack Wilshere has not suffered a broken ankle, but still face a nervous wait to find out the full extent of his injury.
Wilshere was injured in a collision with Harry Kane in the second half of the Cherries 4-0 defeat at White Hart Lane, and left the ground on crutches in a protective boot.
Rex Features Jack Wilshere suffered more injury woe at White Hart Lane on Saturday[/caption]
The 25-year-old suffered the injury in the same area of his left fibula he fractured which lead him missing the majority of the 2015-16 season.
The Daily Mail report the England midfielder underwent an initial X-ray to determine whether the bone has cracked, but the tests showed up no break.
News Group Newspapers Ltd Jack Wilshere will have a nervous wait to find out extent of ankle injury suffered at Spurs on Saturday[/caption]
News Group Newspapers Ltd Jack Wilshere left White Hart Lane on crutches with protective boot on[/caption]
However, despite the positive prognosis, Wilshere still faces a nervy wait to find out the full damage to his ankle.
The on-loan Arsenal star will undergo a definitive scan in the next 48 hours to determine whether Wilshere can play again this season.
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Wilshere has a history of serious ankle injuries dating back to 2009, and was sidelined with a knee injury last summer and a hairline crack in his calf bone two years ago.
England manager Gareth Southgate will be keeping an eye on Wilshere's injury update with the June internationals against Scotland and France on the horizon.
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