Former Arsenal star Wilshere admits he never expected to play in Championship after rejoining Bournemouth

 The 29-year-old returned to the South Coast club three months after terminating his previous contract with West Ham

Jack Wilshere has admitted he never imagined himself playing in the Championship, but he is relishing the challenge of helping Bournemouth win promotion back to the Premier League.

The former Arsenal midfielder dropped down to the second tier to join the Cherries after terminating his contract with previous club West Ham in October.

Wilshere says he could have seen out his £100,000-a-week deal with the Hammers but was desperate to rediscover his spark on the pitch rather than become a spectator off it.