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da betway： The inclusion of Everton’s Spanish star Mikel Arteta in the England squad would certainly breed controversy. But beyond that controversy could be the shining star that England so desperately need. Consistent for Everton and overlooked by the Spanish hierarchy, the midfielder from San Sebastian has proved time and time again that he isn’t at Everton to make up the numbers, neither is he prepared to overlook playing International Football.
And the word ‘International football’ is most important; Arteta is already 28 and showing no signs of slowing down – with his impressive range of passing and fluency around the middle of the park, such attributes may offer the prowess required if England are to be successful in their new era.
If Capello did offer Arteta the opportunity to play for England, it would be a tough to turn down. The elevation from the domestic game to the international stage could provide the chance for the former Real Sociedad man to prove a point to many of his doubters in Spain. One thing is for sure, if he emulated his club form for England – they would certainly benefit.
However, if you asked the traditionalist, he would instantly dismiss his citing that if he was good enough his native country would have at least gave him a chance by now. Such a theory is perhaps contradicted by the respective nation’s performance at the World Cup. This proved that the two are poles apart.
Others may also ridicule the mere suggestion that Arteta should even be considered because he is not English but many other international teams have benefited from the ruling.
Portugal have had Brazilian-born Deco in their midfield for years whilst ‘Germany’s’ Lukas Podolski was in fact born in Poland. Former Arsenal striker Eduardo is a key member of Croatia’s side despite being born in Brazil. And it could also be argued that Spain would not have won the European Championship in 2004 without the Brazilian Marcos Senna – which begs the question does it really matter?
Why should we not utilise the qualities of a player who has proved himself in the Premier League and now qualifies to play for the country rather than reject the idea in a naïve exhibition of patriotism.
Steven Gerrard, the captain and a man who typifies the passionate manner in which many Englishmen play the game has also called for his selection.
He said: “I’d certainly love nothing better than to see Mikel Arteta available for England.”
“You want to play with the best players, and if it makes the England squad better, of course I’d like to see it.” Steven Gerrard told talkSPORT.
In my opinion, if he is deemed good enough to represent England then he should not be cruelly denied an opportunity he has arguably earned through his consistency on Merseyside and if Fabio Capello does decide to produce a surprise, it may well encourage another intriguing debate.
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