Arteta reacts as five Arsenal players named in England squad
Five Arsenal players have been named in Thomas Tuchel's latest England squad, and Mikel Arteta has spoken about the inclusion of Ben White among them, along with the omission of Noni Madueke.
Speaking in a video interview with Sky Sports following the squad announcement, Arteta addressed the recall of White, who returns to the England fold, as well as the broader picture of having such a strong Arsenal contingent involved with the national team.
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Ben White's recall
White's return to the England squad comes as part of Tuchel's selection for the upcoming fixtures, with Arteta giving his reaction to the news as part of Sky Sports' coverage of the announcement.
Having five Arsenal players selected reflects the form the north London side have shown this season, with the club's representation among the largest of any Premier League team in Tuchel's squad.
Madueke left out
Noni Madueke's omission from the squad was also a talking point, with Arteta asked to give his thoughts on the Chelsea forward missing out on selection. Tuchel separately explained decisions around other players left out of his squad during the same announcement, though the Arsenal manager's comments were specifically sought on Madueke given his profile in the Premier League.
The squad announcement arrives during the latest international break, with England's selected players, including Arsenal's five representatives, set to report for national team duty.
Full details of Arteta's comments can be viewed via Sky Sports, who conducted the interview as part of their coverage of Tuchel's squad reveal.
What it means for Arsenal
Having five players away on international duty is a notable number for any Premier League club, and it underlines the growing presence of Arsenal players within the England setup under Tuchel.
Arsenal fans will be watching closely to see how each of the five fare over the international break, with fitness and minutes played always a point of interest for clubs during these windows.
Further updates on the Arsenal contingent's involvement with England, and any fitness implications ahead of the club's return to domestic action, are expected in the coming days.
