Source: Team_Talk
Gerrard would welcome Arteta
Steven Gerrard has revealed he would "love" Everton counterpart Mikel Arteta to come into the England fold.[LNB] Arteta, who is from the Basque Country and is Spanish by nationality, has never been capped by the reigning European and world champions.[LNB]He qualifies for England through the residency rule like his compatriot Manuel Almunia, the Arsenal goalkeeper.[LNB]And Liverpool skipper Gerrard admits he would welcome his Merseyside rival into the England camp.[LNB]He told TalkSPORT's Drive Time: "I'd certainly love nothing better than to see Mikel Arteta available for England.[LNB]"You want to play with the best players, and if it makes the England squad better, of course I'd like to see it.[LNB]"I think it happens to most national teams [that they pick non-nationals], but it's up to him if he wants to make himself available.[LNB]"You want to play with the best players, and if it makes the England squad better, of course I'd like to see it."[LNB]Gerrard added: "Fabio Capello is the man to answer the question because he's the manager, but for me he's an excellent player."
