Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger admits Jack Wilshere faces a massive season ahead.
Wilshere was again hampered by injury at times last season and faced criticism from Paul Scholes, who claimed his game has not developed since he broke into the Arsenal team as a 16-year-old.
And Wenger reckons fitness is key to Wilshere making a step forward over the coming year.
"Jack's at an age where you want him to move forward," he said. "It's important for him to have a good preparation and focus on getting really fit.
"He's a great player, he has a football brain and he's ambitious. I'm sure if he can be injury-free he'll have a great season."
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