Arteta for England.

[Hayee]

I'd put money on him only wanting to play for Spain, can't see him ever playing for England

 

[Jamo Martinez]

Mikel Arteta - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Basque Country national football team - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

According to the wiki, Mikel Arteta has played for the unrecognised Basque team. Anyone in a position to confirm?

I'm pretty sure he has but so has Xavi Alonso I think. Alot of Spanish internationals have played for Catalonia as well

 

[bluebloodinmyveins]

I wonder if Capello will even consider asking him. It's in his best interests to get the best players to play for England, Arteta is surely one of the best.

 

[Hayee]

Well they're saying they'd never play a foreigner, but didn't the fa always say they'd never have a non-english manager?

 

[heatmeiser]

Everton?s No10 - Best Premiership player never to be fully capped? (Squarefootball :: original football articles)


Interesting little piece, even if it does hint that he could fill the gap (soon to be) vacated by Giggs and Scholes.

 

[Jamo Martinez]

When did this agreement between the home nations start. Psycho Pat anyobody?

 

[neonleon]

Hahahaha.

Michael O'Teta

Micky O'Teta to be sure to be sure.

(I reckon he'd walk into the England midfield, but it aint gonna happen. He wants to play for Spain)

 

[Robert Jarvis]

Sneaking feeling he will never play for Spain. As for World Cups this one would be his last chance IMO.

 

[Maverick]

I guess with Cesc possibly breaking his leg, this could open up the door for Mikel

 

[Jamo Martinez]

I guess with Cesc possibly breaking his leg, this could open up the door for Mikel

He would seem to be the ideal replacement