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Arsenal fullback Gibbs wants Team GB selection

Arsenal fullback Kieran Gibbs wants to make Great Britain's Olympics squad.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has expressed his dismay at players taking part in the London Olympics - especially if they are expected to double up at Euro 2012.

But Gibbs, like Gunners team-mate Aaron Ramsey, insists he would love to play for Team GB.

Left-back Gibbs said: "It's in my home country and is a great opportunity to get involved.

"I've spoken to Aaron about it and would love to play alongside him and others like Gareth Bale. Aaron and I have said it would be strange being on the same team, but not for Arsenal.

"We would both relish the opportunity. As a player you can't turn down an opportunity like that.

"Obviously the European Championships are important as well, so I'll have to respect whatever decision is made. If I had to choose between them I couldn't."

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