Jack Wilshere's spokesman insists Arsenal midfielder does NOT smoke despite being pictured with cigarette
4 Oct 2013 10:10
The midfielder was celebrating the Gunners' Champions League win on Tuesday night - but holding a cigarette was "part of a prank"
A spokesman for Jack Wilshere insists the Arsenal midfielder does not smoke after newspaper pictures showed him with a cigarette in his mouth on a night out this week.
The England international was out celebrating with team-mates on Wednesday night following the Gunners' 2-0 win against Napoli in the Champions League after the club gave him and others permission to head out.
And having been seen holding a cigarette in the early hours of Thursday morning, a representative told The Sun that the 21-year-old was merely partaking 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."