text: Jack Wilshere took to Social Media to thank fans for their support at the Emirates Stadium on Monday night. The England international returned from injury to captain the Arsenal’s U21 side against Reading in the top-of-the-table clash. Serge Gnabry and Abou Diaby also featured in the game, but a goal from Niall Keown, the son of former north London favourite Martin, condemned them to defeat. Jack Wilshere took to Social Media to thank fans for coming to support the midfielder on Monday night . Wilshere will be hoping to return to Arsenal's first team for the season run-in and FA Cup semi-final . Wilshere said on Instagram: Thanks to all the fans that came to support me and the U21's last night, shame about the result but good to get another game under my belt!!! Feeling it today.' The 23-year-old hasn’t featured for the Arsenal first team since picking up an injury in the defeat to Manchester United back in November. Wilshere will be hoping to feature in the FA Cup semi-final clash with Reading later this month. Wilshere is left on the floor as the hosts chase the game without success in the second half . Wilshere smiles with referee Steve Plane ahead of the coin toss at the beginning of the match .
target: Jack Wilshere captained Arsenal U21s squad against Reading on Monday .
  Wilshere is building his fitness following his return from a long-term injury .
  However, he couldn't stop the young Gunners from losing the clash .
  Wilshere is hoping to appear in the FA Cup semi-final against Reading .
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