Eddie Nketiah hails Mikel Arteta's impact following his arrival at Arsenal as striker gets ready to lead England's Under 21s out against Kosovo: 'He's helped my all-round game, given me chances to express myself'

Eddie Nketiah will captain England Under 21s on Friday night and hailed Mikel Arteta for elevating his game within months at Arsenal.

The striker will wear the armband for the first time in the European Championship qualifier in Kosovo after a startling rise since Arteta's arrival at the Emirates Stadium.

Nketiah, who started last weekend's Community Shield victory over Liverpool, believes the Spaniard has given every youngster at the club an incentive to make their mark.

'Mikel has taught me a lot,' said Nketiah, 21. 'He is definitely very personable.