Mikel Arteta praise, Matt Turner expected to shine at the World Cup.

USA's "phenomenal" talent Matt Turner tipped to shine at World Cup after Mikel Arteta praise

Arsenal goalkeeper Matt Turner is likely to be the first-choice goalkeeper for the United States at the 2022 World Cup.

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USA international goalkeeper Matt joined in the summer, having played all his football in America until that point.

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he saved a penalty on his debut against Trinidad and Tobago in January 2021.

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Later that year he played every game as USA won the CONCACAF Gold Cup, keeping five clean sheets in the tournament.

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earning the Golden Glove award. He was also named MLS Goalkeeper of the Year in 2021,

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Matt Turner could be the USA’s number one at the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup,

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and he saved two penalties in the MLS All-Star Game later that year.

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An Arsenal fan since his childhood, he has dual American-Lithuanian nationality due to his parents.

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