Internationals

Dimitri Payet says he still rates Olivier Giroud, even if he's not getting the best run in the Arsenal side at the moment.

The controversial penalty awarded to Switzerland against Northern Ireland on Thursday has proven to be massively important after a 0-0 draw in Basel on Sunday evening.

Eddie Nketiah racked up another goal for the England u19s against Iceland on Saturday, helping the Young Lions to a 2-1 victory.

Granit Xhaka doesn't understand why everyone's making such a big deal about the penalty Switzerland were given against Northern Ireland on Thursday evening.

Granit Xhaka's Switzerland teammate Stephan Lichtsteiner believes that the midfielder has learned more responsibility and world class leadership skills at Arsenal.

Arsene Wenger reckons England didn't push hard enough to secure Alex Iwobi when they had the chance.

Olivier Giroud managed to pick up a thigh injury while playing for France during their 2-0 friendly win over Wales on Friday.

Four Arsenal stars featured in France's international friendly win over Wales at Stade de France on Friday evening.

Granit Xhaka's nickname among his Swiss teammates is "Little Einstein," because he loves science.

Gareth Southgate has given a flimsy excuse for why he didn't call-up Jack Wilshere.

Granit Xhaka won’t play in many easier matches than the one he took part in against Northern Ireland on Thursday night at the National Stadium in Belfast.

Eddie Nketiah bagged four goals for the England u19s against the Faroe Islands.

Alex Iwobi has admitted that he almost cried after scoring his historic goal for Nigeria last month.

Laurent Koscielny has announced that he'll retire from international football after the World Cup in Russia next summer.

Nine Arsenal players have been called up for their countries for their upcoming international matches.

Several Arsenal players will be in action during the international break

Arsenal have a total of seven players called up for England duty at various youth levels, as the young Gunners benefit from their recent senior match experiences.

Tottenham midfielder Harry Winks has received an England call-up ahead of Jack Wilshere.

It is has been quite a successful break for the Arsenal Women players scattered all over the globe, bringing home victories, goals and qualification for the Elite Rounds.

Following England's 1-0 defeat to France, where Mo Marley kept the tried and tested players, maybe now is the time to make some changes and prepare for the FIFA 2019 World Cup.

Lydia Bedford's Young Lionesses began their Qualifying Round with a 9-0 hammering of host nation Kazakhstan.

England Women u17s defeated Slovakia 6-0 and have qualified for the Elite Round.

The Arsenal winger, Lauren James, captained the England u-17 team in their 10-0 win over hosts Latvia in Riga to kick-start their 2017/18 campaign that could take them all the way to Uruguay for the FIFA u17 Women's World Cup.

Stephy Mavididi took advantage of the break from club football to score a brace for the England u20s against the Czech Republic.

Arsène Wenger has congratulated all Nigerian Arsenal fans after the Super Eagles qualified for the World Cup next year.

A Chilean newspaper today published quotes from Jorge Sampaoli claiming that Alexis Sanchez doesn't talk to anyone.

11 of the Arsenal Women squad have been selected for their respective national team.

Arsenal midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles was given the captain's armband on his debut for the England u21 side against Andorra.

David Ospina had his part to play in a dramatic end to World Cup qualifying in South America, resulting in Arsenal teammate Alexis Sanchez missing out.

There'll be no World Cup for Alexis Sanchez's Chile side, while Olivier Giroud became France's seventh all-time highest goalscorer.

Hasn't the international break been so, so entertaining? Are there really any positives for Arsenal fans during this two week hiatus? Well, when you think about it, there actually are a few.

In this latest edition of the Daily Cannon podcast, Matthew is joined by Sylvain and Watford FC vlogger Paul Muzzy to preview the upcoming clash at Vicarage Road, and to round up the international news.

Aaron Ramsey's Wales have failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Alex Iwobi says scoring the winning goal against Zambia is one of the greatest feelings of his career so far.

Paul Merson believes England are in desperate need of Jack Wilshere and Adam Lallana's creativity. 

Mohamed Elneny's assist helped Egypt qualify for their first World Cup since 1990.

Arsenal's Shkodran Mustafi picked up a potentially serious injury for Germany, while Mohamed Elneny helped Egypt make history in finally qualifying for the World Cup.

Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi could be out of action for the long-term after being withdrawn with a suspected torn ligament in Germany’s World Cup qualifier with Azerbaijan.

Alex Iwobi has thanked the Nigerian fans who witnessed his winning goal for his country on Saturday night.

Alex Iwobi not only scored for Nigeria on Saturday evening, he sent his country through to the 2018 World Cup in Russia.