The March international break is finally here and plenty is going on at Arsenal, both at the club and away from it too.
Some Arsenal stars have been called up to their international team this month, while others will stay at Arsenal over the international break.
Plenty in the first team are jetting off to join up with their nations, hopeful of a successful period away before the final stretch of the season.
There are also those in the Hale End academy who have been called up to feature for their teams at the youth international level.
So with that said, here’s a look at every Arsenal youngster called up for duty this month.
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England under-19s – Tommy Setford
Arsenal academy goalkeeper Tommy Setford has been called up as part of the England under-19s squad this month.
The shot-stopper will take on European Championships qualifiers, with three matches coming up against Wales, Turkey and Portugal.
- Wales U19s vs England U19s – March 19th – 7pm (GMT)
- England U19s vs Turkey U19s – March 22nd – 11am (GMT)
- England U19s vs Portugal U19s – March 25th – 7pm (GMT)
England under-18s – Khari Ranson
Another from the goalkeeping ranks, Khari Ranson will join up with the England under-18s for the March international break.
The Arsenal glovesman will be looking to get some minutes ahead of some friendlies in the week or so ahead.
- England U18s vs Czech Republic U18s – March 21st – 5pm (GMT)
- France U18s vs England U18s – March 23rd – 3pm (GMT)
- Portugal U18s vs England U18s – March 25th – 11am (GMT)
England under-17s – Max Dowman and Jack Porter
The England under-17s have called up two Arsenal academy record-breakers in both Max Dowman and Jack Porter.
The pair have both been tipped for big things in the future and are already playing above their age group on the international and club stage.
Matches in the European Championship qualification stages await, which will be a huge opportunity for the Young Lions.
- England U17s vs Israel U17s – March 19th – 3pm (GMT)
- England U17s vs Slovenia U17s – March 22nd – 3pm (GMT)
- Northern Ireland U17s vs England U17s – March 25th – 7pm (GMT)

Wales under-19s – Brayden Clarke
Defender Brayden Clarke has been called up for the Wales under-19s squad, with European Championship qualifiers ahead.
The centre-back made his debut at that level for his nation back in October, making four appearances for the side.
He will go up against Tommy Setford and England as one of the three games ahead.
- Wales U19s vs England U19s – March 19th – 7pm (GMT)
- Portugal U19s vs Wales U19s – March 22nd – 5pm (GMT)
- Turkey U19s vs Wales U19s – March 25th – 7pm (GMT)
Serbia under-17s – Louis Zecevic-John
Young winger Louis Zecevic-John will feature for the Serbia under-17s when they join up for European qualification.
Matches against the Netherlands, Hungary and Portugal await for the 17-year-old, who has been a regular for the under-18s at Arsenal this season.
- Netherlands U17s vs Serbia U17s – March 19th – 11am (GMT)
- Serbia U17s vs Hungary U17s – March 22nd – 12pm (GMT)
- Serbia U17s vs Portugal U17s – March 25th – 3pm (GMT)
Northern Ireland under-17s – Ceadach O’Neill
Arsenal forward Ceadach O’Neill has been called up to the Northern Ireland under-17s, having featured in the under-19s previously.
The 16-year-old has been a regular part of the Hale End under-18s squad this season, featuring on plenty of occasions.
- Slovenia U17s vs Northern Ireland U17s – March 19th – 7pm (GMT)
- Northern Ireland U17s vs Israel U17s – March 22nd – 7pm (GMT)
- Northern Ireland U17s vs England U17s – March 25th – 7pm (GMT)

Wales under-17s – Alex Marciniak
Arsenal midfielder Alex Marciniak has been called up for the Wales under-17s for the upcoming European qualifiers.
- Wales U17s vs Azerbaijan – March 22nd – 11am (GMT)
- Albania U17s vs Wales U17s – March 25th – 2pm (GMT)
The 17-year-old has slowly been making his way into the Arsenal under-18s team this season.
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