arsenal news:Wenger: Good Arsenal players make good international players

Arsene Wenger believes consistency at club level will enable his international contingent to perform well at the World Cup.

The vast majority of the Gunners squad have been away with their respective countries around the globe during the international break.

"I am keen for them to qualify, hopefully as quickly as possible as group winners, because that would preclude them from having to play a decisive play-off game in November," Wenger said.

"I am convinced it is important for the players to go to the World Cup, but as well I know that those who have a good World Cup are those who win with their clubs during the season.

"We have seen that before here [with France], and so the most important thing is that they do well with the club and it puts you in a strong position confidence-wise for what follows."