Everton star Mikel Arteta's agent is convinced the midfielder would be a regular for Spain if he was playing for one of the top four sides.

The Spaniard is playing his fourth season for The Toffees and his representative feels he is deserving of international recognition.

"He is one of Everton's shining stars and one of the highest rated players in The Premier League," Inaki Ibanez told Diario Vasco.

"Mikel Arteta deserves better. Let me explain you why. If he was playing for one of the best four clubs in England or Spain he would be an international under Luis Aragones.

"I am not exaggerating anything."