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Kyle Bartley, Thomas Cruise, Henri Lansbury, Jay Thomas, Sanchez Watt and Rhys Murphy have all been added to the Gunners’ pay roll after impressing in the Reserves and under-18s last term.

Lansbury, 17, is arguably the most promising of an all-English pack that includes two defenders (Bartley and Cruise), two midfielders (Lansbury and Thomas) and two forwards (Watt and Murphy).

Arsene Wenger will be hoping all six are fighting for a first-team football within the next few years, especially if FIFA push through their planned ‘6+5’ rule.


Kyle Bartley, Thomas Cruise, Henri Lansbury, Jay Thomas, Sanchez Watt and Rhys Murphy have all been added to the Gunners’ pay roll after impressing in the Reserves and under-18s last term.

Lansbury, 17, is arguably the most promising of an all-English pack that includes two defenders (Bartley and Cruise), two midfielders (Lansbury and Thomas) and two forwards (Watt and Murphy).

Arsene Wenger will be hoping all six are fighting for a first-team football within the next few years, especially if FIFA push through their planned ‘6+5’ rule.

I have to admit that I want to see more british players in our squad.

Yah, we were very successful with the famous back 4 of Tony Adams, Steve Bould, Nigel Winterburn and Lee Dixon plus Goalie David Seaman.

Sometimes, some fiery defending is needed from our defenders.

that FIFA rule is stupid i don't care what nationality have Arsenal players ,i want them to play good and win trophies and be the best team!

Yes..this rule is meaningless...

I would also like to see more Brits in the squad. Why? Has anyone noticed the quiet war against Arsenal? We can all see the FA and the refs always taking actions against Arsenal. Why? because of the lack of UK players.
Should be improved.

i agreed that we do get picked on quite often. In addition, Wenger was ridiculously picked on when England did not qualify for Euro 08. The media was screaming that Wenger was the one that started the decline of English soccer.

I'm just trying to bring in qualities and inject attacking style of play to england.If england wins any major tournament, do i get any credit?