Internationals: Clichy earns first France call-up

Arsenal´s International Watch reports back to base on those who have temporarily swapped the red of Arsenal for the colours of their national sides. Read on for the latest news on how they all got on...
Gael Clichy
France

Gael Clichy, William Gallas, Bacary Sagna, Abou Diaby, Mathieu Flamini
France v DR Congo, France v Spain
Gael Clichy has received his first call-up to the France squad. The Arsenal full back, regularly pre-selected for international duty, has been named in the final squad for next week's friendlies against DR Congo and Spain. Clichy is one of five Arsenal players in the France squad. William Gallas, Bacary Sagna, Abou Diaby and Mathieu Flamini have also been called up, while former Arsenal captains Thierry Henry and Patrick Vieira have been included too.
Gilberto
Brazil

Gilberto
Republic of Ireland v Brazil, February 6
Gilberto has been selected for the Brazil squad that will face the Republic of Ireland in an international friendly on February 6. The match will be played in Dublin.
Nacer
Poland

Nacer Barazite
Scotland Under-19s v Holland Under-19s, February 6
Nacer Barazite has been selected for the Dutch Under-19 squad that will face Scotland in a friendly on February 6.
Lukasz
Poland

Lukasz Fabianski
Poland v Czech Republic, February 6
Lukasz Fabianski has been selected for the Polish squad that will face Czech Republic in an international friendly on February 6. The match will be played in Cyprus.
Tomas Rosicky
Czech Republic

Tomas Rosicky
Czech Republic v Poland, February 6
Tomas Rosicky has been selected for the Czech Republic squad that will face Poland in an international friendly on February 6. The match will be played in Cyprus.
Eduardo
Croatia

Eduardo
Croatia v Holland, February 6
Eduardo has been selected for the Croatia squad that will face Holland in an international friendly on February 6.