Nasri joins France squad

Arsenal youngster replaces Ben Arfa

Last updated: 18th August 2008

Nasri joins France squad

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Arsenal midfielder Samir Nasri has been added to the France squad for their friendly international against Sweden on Wednesday.

The Gunners youngster, who has scored two goals in 12 internationals, comes into Raymond Domenech's party after the withdrawal of Marseille's Hatem Ben Arfa.

Nasri moved to Emirates Stadium from Marseille in a £12million deal this summer, with Ben Arfa signed from Lyon as his replacement.

Ben Arfa limped out of Marseille's 4-0 victory over Auxerre at the weekend with a groin strain.

Nasri made a dream start to his Premier League career with Arsenal at the weekend, scoring after only four minutes to set up a 1-0 victory over West Brom at Emirates Stadium.