Arsenal have in the recent past been critisied of not fielding any Englishmen in the starting line-up. In fact Arsenal is the only top 4 club that always seems to be headed for doom as told by the English press. I hope to ease you fears by giving you a sneak-peak at your England Squad for the 2014 World Cup coming in from the best Youth Academy in Britain, yes that is right, Arsenal! Shocking isn't it??
1. KEIRAN GIBBS - He is a left winger, primarily, who made his surprise debut against Inter Milan in the Emirates Cup last year and got a standing ovation from the crowd for his fearless performance. He started as a left back against Sheffield United in the League Cup 3rd round and played a superb, splitting pass for Eduardo to score. He was then loaned out to Norwich City where he excelled as a central midfielder. In the final reserve game of the season, he scored a spectacular solo goal from the centre of midfield in the last minute. Wenger rates him very highly.
2. MARK RANDALL - He can play anywhere in the midfield and almost grabbed himself a goal against Sunderland in the final game of the season. He's a player with style, grace and has a "strong tackling side" to him as well. Another one to look out for.
3. JACK WILSHERE - He has been lighting up the Under 18s and Reserve leagues with his goals and is sure to do the same next year in the Carling Cup. He is a tricky winger, with loads of skill and pace and has another great quality which people are looking for at Arsenal these days - he's English! He's an Under 17 international and at 16, he can only improve with the first team. Wenger has suggested that he will be involved with the first team squad next year.
4. HENRI LANSBURY - Sounds French, non? But, he is yet another English talent who has featured regularly for the England Under 17s team. He is in the mould of Mark Randall but is more attacking in his style of play. He is a quick mover and has a very good shot on him as well. Wenger is going to induct the 17 year old Henri into the first team squad next year as well.
Looks like there is a good future ahead for Arsen...England football team. Yes indeed.
One more player I simply must mention even though he is not English is Fransico Merida, or as many said, Cesc Fabregas II. He can play on the left side of midfield and centrally as well. He is tricky and has great, quick feet. Fran Merida is also nothing like Fabregas - he is a direct player and isn't so much of a passer. After a loan spell with Real Sociedad, he is sure to come back to Arsenal as a rejuvenated youngster with some experience next season. He is 17 years old.
