People forget this:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/england/7972270/Mikel-Arteta-not-eligible-to-play-for-England-say-Scottish-Football-Association.html
And this:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/8961817.stm
So no, while he would have been a great addition in midfield, it's not possible...
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comment by Arsenal_gooner (U13703)
posted on 30/6/12
http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/international/capello-sees-england-future-for-almunia-1677025.html
remember this ?
comment by Sir Dennis Of Bergkampshire (U8298)
posted on 30/6/12
Even if he could why would Arteta want to play for England? Or is because he can't get into the Spanish first team? Just a thought.....
comment by TheSkins (U3865)
posted on 30/6/12
Even if he could why would Arteta want to play for England? Or is because he can't get into the Spanish first team? Just a thought.....
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Quite an obvious thought too.
comment by Penguin (U13630)
posted on 30/6/12
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2082661/Mikel-Arteta-welcomed-England-chance.html
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