Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has told England manager Roy Hodgson that Arsenal duo Jack Wilshere and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlin are fit for duty and ready to take part in this summer’s World Cup finals in Brazil.
Wilshere returned to action as a substitute in yesterday’s win over Norwich after having been out for a couple of months with a broken foot he picked up during England’s friendly with Denmark a couple of months ago.
Oxlade-Chamberlain is due to report to training today and could be fit enough to play in next weekend’s FA Cup final against Hull City after recovering from a groin problem.
“Jack has been out for eight weeks now so it was good to have him back,” said Wenger.
“It was important for him to play today. But the World Cup is not for another month so there is still plenty of time for him.
“But he has shown now that he is fit to play again so there is no problem about him being available for England.
“The news is also good for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. He should re-join our squad later this week so he will also be available for Roy Hodgson to pick for England as well and I would certainly not be surprised if he was picked.
“And the good news for England is that the two players, Wilshere and Oxlade-Chamberlain, have definitely not been over played this season.”
