West Ham midfielder Jack Wilshere was relieved to be back in action for their draw with Leicester City.

For Wilshire, who has played just 344 minutes of Premier League football this season, it was a massive step forward.

And captain Mark Noble said: “It was good to see Jack back. It was nice to just see him out there. He's missed so much football this season but when he is fit, he is such a talented player.

“You don't see it unless you know the person - and you see them come in every day. Even if you are out for ten days with a slight hamstring, as a player if you are not out training every day, you don't feel a part of it. The players are coming in, they are laughing about training and you just feel rubbish. You're in the gym.

“To be out for as long as Jack has is so demoralising. Hopefully he can keep fit now and have a good pre-season and go again next year. He has looked after himself while he's injured, so hopefully we can see the best of Jack to come."