MINDFUL boss Eddie Howe has promised Cherries will take a flexible approach to Jack Wilshere's training in order to coax the best out of the England international.

Arsenal star Wilshere, who made a season-long loan switch to Cherries on deadline day, has been restricted by injury to just 17 Premier League games in the past two seasons.

The 24-year-old's most recent 90 minutes in a competitive match for the Gunners was in the League Cup defeat to Southampton in September 2014.

Howe is renowned for putting his players through a demanding training regime and says he will closely monitor Wilshere's condition, allowing the midfielder to do what he does best – unlock Premier League defences.

Asked if building Wilshere's match fitness was on his priority list, Howe told the Daily Echo: "There is that challenge. One of the key things for us is to make sure he's fit and able to do himself justice but also to maintain his fitness is key.

"We will be flexible with how we train to get the very best out of the player.

"I'm hoping he will bring quality to our attacking play. I think I've said after every game this season that we've frustrated.

"We've done well in the first two thirds and then that final pass, that final bit of creativity has been missing in stages of all the games.

"His main strength is his quality in the final third and I'm hoping that is evident very early.

"I hope the transfer is a very positive one for the club this season.

"I'm excited to see him play in the team. I'm excited to see what he can do in the team and the level he can take us to."

Wilshere has no fewer than 34 caps for Three Lions and featured at the World Cup in Brazil two years ago, also playing in three of England's four games at Euro 2016.

He also won the FA Cup with Arsenal in 2014 and 2015.

Asked if Wilshere's arrival was a measure of how highly Cherries were now regarded, Howe said: "I suppose the answer to that question is yes. We are trying to build the profile, the name of the club and the way in which we work.

"All of these things are really important because to attract good players they need to know of you, have heard of you or have a good feeling about you before you enter negotiations.

"It's a massive part of modern-day football so, hopefully, that is growing and will continue to grow."

Wilshere made two competitive appearances for Arsenal in August, first featuring as a 73rd-minute substitute in Arsenal's draw at Leicester.

He came off the bench again at Watford on Saturday, entering the fray with 20 minutes left as Arsene Wenger's side banked a 3-1 win.

Cherries take on AC Milan in a friendly on Saturday with their next Premier League game a week Saturday against West Brom.