Wilshere will move closer to a return to action next week when he begins running outside for the first time since breaking his foot, reports the Daily Mail.

The midfielder suffered the fracture in early March and has recently been doing more work in the gym. If the next steps in his recovery go well, Wilshere could find himself back in action before the season ends.

Wilshere (ankle) began work in the gym after suffering a hairline fracture in a challenge earlier in March and could play again before the end of the season, reports the Daily Mail.

Arsenal's match against Newcastle on April 28 is the earliest the team sees Wilshere as being able to return, with manager Arsene Wenger essentially guaranteeing he would be ready for the World Cup.

Wilshere will miss the next six weeks after suffering a hairline fracture in his left foot during Wednesday's international friendly with Denmark, ESPN reports.

Wilshere said after the match that he did not the injury was serious, but his is obviously a much worse situation. Arsenal have been struggling with injuries all season, especially in midfield, and this only increases the blow.

Wilshere insisted that he feels no effects of a heavy challenge and subsequent substitution in Wednesday's friendly match against Denmark, according to the Daily Mail.

Fears that the challenge caused some damage to Wilshere's ankle mounted, especially after needing treatment and then being substituted. The midifelder said the ankle is a bit sore with a bruise, but should be fine.

Wilshere (hamstring) started Saturday's match against Stoke City, but was subbed off for Yaya Sanogo after 81 minutes.

Wilshere came into the match with a slight hamstring injury, and was limited to zero shots on the day. With an FA Cup matchup next weekend against Everton, Wilshere's next Premier League match comes March 16 against Tottenham at White Hart Lane.

Wilshere did not play in Sunday's FA Cup match against Liverpool because of a stiff back but he is expected to play in Wednesday's Champions League tie with Bayern Munich.

With Mikel Arteta (suspension) and Aaron Ramsey (thigh) both out Wednesday, the Gunners will need Wilshere to step up against the reigning Champions League title holders. If Wilshere is able to make it through Wednesday's match unscathed, he should be fine for next Saturday's Premier League match against Sunderland.

Wilshere (ankle) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Liverpool at Anfield.

Wilshere has missed the past few matches with his ankle injury, but has returned to fitness enough to start the match. With Aaron Ramsey (thigh) still out injured and Mathieu Flamini suspended, Wilshere could be in for a full day.