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Mikel Arteta, manager, Arsenal Football Club is of the opinion that Bukayo Saka should play for England rather than his native country, Nigeria.
According to Arteta, Saka will be a great advantage to the senior squad of the three lions adding he will be willing to advice him when he is ready to make decision if consulted.
Saka has represented England at the U-16 and U-19 squads, he has bagged four goals with 11 assists in 38 games for the gunners this season.
Other players such as Fikayo Tomori and Tammy Abraham turned down the invitation to play for the Super Eagles.
However, Alex Iwobi, Victor Moses and Shola Ameobi pledged their allegiances to Nigeria after featuring for the youth teams of England.
“If I get asked the question then I can give my opinion. He hasn’t come to me with that, so, for now, I will leave it totally independent with the player and his family as they normally have a big say with their background, their culture and where they are coming from. I don’t want to step in there.
“Absolutely, he is good enough to play for England and he’s very clever to make the right decision, as well, said Arteta.
