text: Jack Wilshere says he is ready to return to the Arsenal first team and play a part in their season-defining games after completing 90 minutes for the Under 21 side on Tuesday night. The England midfielder completed 90 minutes in Arsenal's 4-1 win over Stoke City as he stepped up his recovery from the ankle injury that has wrecked his season. As he nears full fitness again, Wilshere has set his sights on the FA Cup semi-final with Reading and the Premier League clash with Manchester United as he seeks to regain his place in Arsene Wenger's team. Jack Wilshere played 90 minutes for Arsenal's Under 21 side in Tuesday night's game with Stoke City . Wilshere has been out of action since November, when he injured his ankle against Manchester United . Wilshere injured his ankle during the loss to Manchester United back in November . April 11 Burnley (A) April 18 Reading (Wembley) FA Cup Semi-final . April 26 Chelsea (H) May 4 Hull City (A) May 11 Swansea City (H) May 17 Manchester United (A) May 20 Sunderland (H) May 24 West Bromwich Albion (H) He said: 'You can train as much as you like but you can't get that match fitness unless you play. In the Premier League, you know how quick it is so you have yo get back to that speed. 'I feel like I'm ready to play some part. With everyone playing well, it will be difficult to get back in but sometimes it works out nicely. 'When the team are playing well and winning it can be easier to fit in and help them get even more points. When you're injured you look at your comeback date and the games around that time. 'The ones that stand out are the FA Cup semi-final but even before that we've got big games and we've got Man United so there's enough time to play this season.' Wilshere suffered his injury in the 2-1 defeat by Manchester United back on November 22. He completed 45 minutes in a friendly with Brentford last week and took the next step on the road to recovery against Stoke. Wilshere takes on Stoke's Ollie Shenton during the Under 21 Premier League match at the Emirates . Wilshere is hoping to make his first-team return for Arsenal in the next few weeks . Arsenal won 4-1 at the Emirates courtesy of an Alex Iwobi hat-trick and another from Stephy Mavididi. Mikel Arteta completed an hour and Abou Diaby 70 minutes as they recover from their respective ankle and calf injuries. Meanwhile, Sportsmail can exclusively reveal that Wilshere features on Manchester City's summer shopping list.
target: Jack Wilshere played full 90 minutes as Arsenal Under 21s beat Stoke 4-1 .
  Midfielder is targeting return after recovering from ankle injury .
  England international has been on the sidelines since November .
  He believes he can play a part in Arsenal's season-defining games .
  Wilshere is on Manchester City's summer shopping list .