Jack Wilshere says cutting out dairy and gluten means he lasts longer

• ‘I’ve been dairy- and gluten-free for six weeks,’ Arsenal midfielder says
• After team’s late equaliser against Chelsea he felt ready to push on

Jack Wilshere is ticking off the important markers in his recovery towards the level of football he wants to be at consistently – and he credits part of that to a change in diet.

The midfielder, who has played six full games in three weeks and scored in the 2-2 draw against Chelsea on Wednesday night, said: “I’ve actually been dairy- and gluten-free now for six weeks. My kids since birth gave been dairy- and gluten-free. The few times I’ve had dairy in the hotel I’ve had an upset stomach.

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