Ben Arfa named in French squad

Newcastle playmaker Hatem Ben Arfa is the eye-catching name among the initial list of 12 overseas-based players selected for France’s Euro 2012 training squad.

The ex-Marseille man has not featured at all in qualification for this summer’s tournament, his last international appearance coming in August 2010 – shortly before he broke his leg playing for the Magpies against Manchester City.