As featured on NewsNow: Football news

Arsenal boss Arteta on his England players: Stay humble Aaron

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta insists Ben White and Emile Smith Rowe can work their way into the England squad.

Today, Arteta was asked about White and Smith Rowe missing out on Gareth Southgate's latest England squad for the November international break.

"Gareth [Southgate] has to make so many difficult choices and has got so many options. What I like is that our players are performing at a level to give problems to Gareth and the coaching staff," Arteta said.

On midfielder Smith Rowe, the Arsenal boss added: "I think he should be happy if people are gutted or if they're questioning the decision because it shows the level he's playing at. Like anything in Emile's career it will come in the right moment."

Arteta also spoke about goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale's inclusion in the England squad.

"I'm really happy for him to see him back there," the Gunners boss said.

"The rest is a decision for Gareth [Southgate]. What Aaron [Ramsdale] needs to do is keep performing and be humble."

Video of the day:

About the author

Paul Vegas

×

Subscribe and go ad-free

For only $10 a year

  1. Go Ad-Free
  2. Faster site experience
  3. Support great writing
  4. Subscribe now
Launch Offer: 2 months free
×

Subscribe and go ad-free

For only $10 a year

Subscribe now
Launch Offer: 2 months free