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Jack Wilshere shines in Bournemouth debut in South Coast rain as Cherries lose 2-1 to AC Milan in friendly

Jack Wilshere showed the sea air is already rejuvenating his sullen career as he put in a stellar Bournemouth debut performance – against a team he rejected to complete his surprise loan move from Arsenal.

England star Wilshere looked a class above his new team-mates in his 45 minute cameo – causing AC Milan headaches in the friendly at the Vitality Stadium.

Milan battled with the Cherries, along with Roma and Crystal Palace, for a deadline day move for the bench-stricken Arsenal midfielder.

Jack Wilshere played his first match for new club Bournemouth on Saturday
Jack Wilshere played his first match for new club Bournemouth on Saturday
Bournemouth wore blue at home to take on the 'rossoneri' - AC Milan - in a friendly
Bournemouth wore blue at home to take on the 'rossoneri' - AC Milan - in a friendly
Wilshere started the match in midfield, drawing challenges from the likes of Jose Ernesto Sosa
Wilshere started the match in midfield, drawing challenges from the likes of Jose Ernesto Sosa

Wilshere moved to Bournemouth to get first-team action, after his career stalled under Arsene Wenger due to injuries.