Arsenal: Wilshere does not smoke - spokesman

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A spokesman for Jack Wilshere has insisted the Arsenal midfielder does not smoke after pictures showed him with a cigarette in his mouth on a night out this week.

The England star was out celebrating with team-mates on Wednesday night following the Gunners’ 2-0 win over Napoli in the Champions League, and the club gave him and others permission to head outside.

He was promptly pictured smoking, but a representative of the player told The Sun that the 21-year-old was simply involved in a prank.

He said: "Jack was with team-mates and friends. One dared Jack, who does not smoke, to momentarily hold the cigarette as part of a prank.
"Jack absolutely didn't smoke the cigarette, and nor does he condone smoking. Jack is utterly committed to fitness and a healthy lifestyle.
"In no way is this picture an accurate reflection of his attitude towards smoking."