Jack Wilshere made his competitive debut for AFC Bournemouth during their 1-0 victory over West Bromwich Albion in one of Saturday’s 3pm kick-offs.

The talented midfielder, who surprised many with his decision to remain in the Premier League after reports emerged that he was available on a loan deal, was named amongst the substitutes for Eddie Howe’s side.

The move has the potential to rejuvenate Wilshere’s career and regular minutes will undoubtedly benefit him in terms of boosting morale and improving match sharpness.

Wilshere was bright when he replaced Jordon Ibe shortly after the hour mark, and will hope that he’ll convince Howe to start him in the not-too-distant future.

Bournemouth's English midfielder Jack Wilshere (C) vies against West Bromwich Albion's Zimbabwean-English defender Brendan Galloway (L) and West Bromwich Albion's Northern Irish defender Jonny Evans during the English Premier League football match between Bournemouth and West Bromwich Albion at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, southern England on September 10, 2016. / AFP / GLYN KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images)
Bournemouth’s English midfielder Jack Wilshere (C) vies against West Bromwich Albion’s Zimbabwean-English defender Brendan Galloway (L) and West Bromwich Albion’s Northern Irish defender Jonny Evans during the English Premier League football match between Bournemouth and West Bromwich Albion at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, southern England on September 10, 2016. (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images)

After the full-time whistle his new temporary boss said the following during the post-match interview:

On how close he was to starting: “Very close, with a player of that quality.

“When he came on he had a real impact for us. 

“I was just concerned about his ability to play for as long as we wanted, and he had more of an impact coming off the bench.”

Howe also spoke briefly about the impact that Wilshere’s presence has had on the first-team players, “giving them a real boost”, which is always nice to hear.