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Internationals: Three Gunners on target

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain scores against San Marino
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain scores against San Marino

You can follow the progress of Arsenal's stars by reading our International Watch. Scroll down for the latest reports: 

 

Olivier Giroud FranceOlivier Giroud
France 3-1 Georgia, March 22
Olivier Giroud opened the scoring in France's win at home to Georgia. The striker played the full game and was on target in first-half stoppage time. Laurent Koscielny was an unused substitute.
 

 

 

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain EnglandAlex Oxlade-Chamberlain
San Marino 0-8 England, March 22
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain scored his second England goal in their comprehensive victory over San Marino. The winger made it 2-0 after 28 minutes, exchanging passes with Wayne Rooney before finishing with his left foot.

 

 

 

Aaron Ramsey WalesAaron Ramsey
Scotland 1-2 Wales, March 22
Aaron Ramsey scored and was sent off as Wales came from behind to beat Scotland at Hampden Park. The midfielder equalised from the penalty spot after 73 minutes before being dismissed in stoppage time for a second bookable offence.
 

 

 

Santi Cazorla SpainSanti Cazorla
Spain 1-1 Finland, March 22
Santi Cazorla started in Spain's surprise draw at home to Finland. The playmaker was replaced by Pedro at half time. Nacho Monreal was an unused substitute for Vicente Del Bosque's side.
 

 

 

Lukas Podolski GermanyLukas Podolski and Per Mertesacker
Kazakhstan 0-3 Germany, March 22
Per Mertesacker was part of the Germany defence that kept a clean sheet in their comfortable win against Kazakhstan. The centre half played the entirety of the game, while Lukas Podolski came on for Julian Draxler after 19 minutes.
 

 

 

Wojciech Szczesny PolandWojciech Szczesny
Poland 1-3 Ukraine, March 22
Wojciech Szczesny was an unused substitute as Poland's hopes of qualifying for the World Cup were dented by defeat to Ukraine.



 

 

 

Thomas Vermaelen BelgiumThomas Vermaelen
Macedonia 0-2 Belgium, March 22
Thomas Vermaelen played the full game as Belgium recorded an important victory over Macedonia. The centre back was booked after 36 minutes.


 

 

 

Tomas Rosicky Czech RepublicTomas Rosicky
Czech Republic 0-3 Denmark, March 22
Tomas Rosicky came on after an hour but could not prevent Czech Republic from suffering a heavy home defeat against Denmark.



Johan Djourou SwitzerlandJohan Djourou
Cyprus 0-0 Switzerland, March 23
Johan Djourou started as Switzerland were held to a goalless draw in Strovolos. The defender was replaced by ex-Arsenal centre half Philippe Senderos after 52 minutes.



Gervinho Ivory CoastGervinho
Ivory Coast 3-0 Gambia, March 23
Gervinho played the full 90 minutes as Ivory Coast earned a comfortable win against Gambia. The forward was booked with 15 minutes to play.



Joel Campbell Costa RicaJoel Campbell
United States 1-0 Costa Rica, March 23
Joel Campbell was a second-half substitute as Costa Rica were beaten in Denver. The forward came on for Cristian Bolanos just after the hour.



Emmanuel Frimpong GhanaEmmaunuel Frimpong
Ghana 4-0 Sudan, March 24
Emmanuel Frimpong made his Ghana debut in their victory over Sudan in Kumasi. The midfielder replaced Mohammed Rabiu midway through the second