Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger insists Jack Wilshere doesn't need to change his style to rescue his career from future injury.

Many critics have attributed Wilshere's injuries to his provocative dribbling style, but Wenger has dismissed claims that the 25-year-old should change how he plays.

“I don't think you can get that out, because that's part of your pride," the manager said. “Your pride is part of your game and I don't think he will ever lose that. He will never accept to lose a ball, but that's part of a good football player. What I think is that for him it's important now that he stays a long period without having any setbacks.

“It's a dream for all of us. I gave Jack his start at 17 years of age. That means I am convinced. You have to be convinced to play a boy at 17 years of age, that he is a special player. He is a special player, but we are all the same in that you need health to work. I need health to work and a football player needs to be healthy to play."