Arteta would consider the possibility of playing for the English national team (VIDEO) © EuroFootball.com

"Liverpool legionnaire from Spain Mikel Arteta insists that he would seriously consider the possibility of wearing the England national team jersey if he received a call-up from head coach Fabio Capello.

'I don't know what Capello is thinking,' Arteta told the BBC. 'If such an opportunity ever arises, I would definitely consider it seriously.'

The talk in the British press about the 28-year-old midfielder hasn't stopped since he obtained British citizenship.

Arteta has not yet represented the Spanish national team."