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Wenger: Arsenal's England players primed for World Cup

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says his England players are primed for a successful World Cup.

England midfielder Jack Wilshere made his long-awaited return from a fractured foot when coming on in the second half, and Wenger revealed there was also positive news on the fitness of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, who is also hoping to be named in Roy Hodgson's World Cup squad on Monday.

"The World Cup is in one month so there is plenty of time. He can play now, so it shows you that there is no problem for him to be available for England," said Wenger.

"The news (on Oxlade-Chamberlain) is good. He should reintegrate into the squad on Wednesday in normal training.

"He will be available for (manager) Roy (Hodgson) to pick him, I wouldn't be surprised if he was picked."

Wenger added: "If the players are not injured, then players like Oxlade-Chamberlain, they are not overplayed, they can absorb competition to come back and need minimal rest before they start competition next year. I am not too worried for that.

"The only danger for us is if the player is not medically fit, but I trust the medical team in England if they travel.

"I think they have their first camp in Portugal and they will know after that."

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