Mikel Arteta discovers Noni Madueke's two biggest Arsenal strengths after England heroics

Mikel Arteta has been told Noni Madueke's two biggest strengths that he can bring to Arsenal this season after impressing for England in their World Cup qualifying win over Serbia.

The Gunners' winger scored his first goal for the Three Lions with a composed finish to make it 2-0 to England in Belgrade. Thomas Tuchel's squad would put in their best performance since the German head coach took charge, with Madueke shining out on the right-hand side of the pitch in, incidentally, Bukayo Saka's absence.

Arteta will be hoping for a similar impact when Madueke returns from international duty, having looked bright in the 1-0 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield prior to the break in domestic action.

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There had been some questions raised following the England international's switch to the Emirates Stadium this summer, with fans questioning the £48.5 million transfer fee to sign him from Chelsea.

It may be early days into his Arsenal career, but there are already promising signs and Tuchel has outlined two of Madueke's biggest strengths following the win over Serbia.

Speaking to Sky Sports after the convincing win over Serbia, Tuchel said: "He has the speed and the ability to win one-on-one duels. He has the speed.

"For me the most important, I'm very happy that he scored today and is involved in goals because this is something he needs to add to his game.

"Efficiency. Being involved in goals with assists and finishes and goals. That's why I'm very happy today, because he played with a hunger and a directness.

"On top of it, he needs to stay focused. I'm most happy about his attitude today. The reaction after ball losses, the work that he put in to help Reecey [James].

"We played with a back four against a back five - so to help against the wing-backs and then to push forward with the pressing. The work-rate is what I liked the most in his performance.

"From there, he's fast and direct. He likes to dribble and that's what we want from him."