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Emery on the defensive after no Arsenal players make England squad

Unai Emery has defended Arsenal from criticism after none of their players were part of the latest England squad.

The Gunners were the only one of the Premier League's top six not to have a player called up by Gareth Southgate for the Euro 2020 qualifying wins over the Czech Republic and Montenegro.

The injured Danny Welbeck would likely have been involved had he been fit, but Emery admits it is not right for a club of Arsenal's stature not to provide more to the national team.

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However, he is confident there is plenty of young talent at Emirates Stadium that will break into the senior Arsenal and England sides soon enough.