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Arsenal midfielders Jack Wilshere and Francis Coquelin returned to action on Monday night

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Image: Jack Wilshere came through 74 minutes unscathed against Derby U23s on Monday night

Midfielders Jack Wilshere and Francis Coquelin returned to action from injury in Arsenal Under-23s' 3-2 win over Derby County on Monday night.

England midfielder Wilshere completed 74 minutes in his first appearance since fracturing his leg against Tottenham in April while on loan at Bournemouth.

Coquelin, playing alongside Wilshere in central midfield, also showed no ill effects after an ankle injury and was withdrawn alongside the 25-year-old at St George's Park.

England left-back Kieran Gibbs, 27, also played the whole of the first half for the young Gunners.

Newcastle, West Ham, Crystal Palace and Bournemouth have all been credited with interest in Wilshere, who has a year left on his current deal at the Emirates.

Arsenal recovered from being 2-0 down with Reiss Nelson (2) and Eddie Nketiah on the scoresheet for Steve Gatting's side.

Eddie Nketiah celebrates scoring Arsenal's 5th goal during the match between Leyton Orient and Arsenal U23 at Brisbane Road on August 1, 2017
Image: Eddie Nketiah scored the winner for Arsenal's U23s

Match-winning forward Nketiah, 18, scored 25 times in 34 appearances at all age levels last season, earning himself a place in Arsene Wenger's squad for the pre-season tour of Australia and China.

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The teenager had already been on target this month, scoring in the U23s' 5-1 win at Leyton Orient.

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