Described is a tissue capture anchor (100) for attaching tissue to bone, comprising an expandable anchor body (200); and a spreader (300, 300b). The spreader (300, 300b) comprises a proximal end (307) with a means (325) for receiving an insertion tool; a central body (310) and a distal end (302); and an angled portion configured to expand the anchor body (200) as the spreader (300, 300b) is advanced from the first position to the second position. Furthermore, a tissue capture anchor and inserter tool combination is described.