Johan Djourou has been deputising in the centre of defence for the absent Kolo Toure of the last few weeks, and his solid performances have not gone unnoticed.
Djourou has just received his first call up for the Swiss national team to face Scotland at Hampden park on March 1st. Johan joins his Arsenal team mate Philippe Senderos. The call up is testament to the way the 19 year old has performed in this difficult season.
List of other International Gooners called up:-
Freddie Ljungberg – Sweeden
Thierry Henry – France
Robert Pires – France
Gilberto – Brazil
Robin van Persie – Holland
Abou Diaby – France under 21’s
Mathieu Flamini – France under 21’s
Anthony Stokes – Republic of Ireland under 21’s
Alex Hleb – Belarus
Mart Poom – Estonia
Theo Walcott – England under 19’s
Kerrea Gilbert – England under 19’s
Jens Lehmann – Germany
Armand Traore – France under 17’s
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