Oxlade-Chamberlain receives first cap for England
Gunners starlet Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has earned his first cap for his country as the youngster came on in England’s friendly win against Norway in the 73rd minute.
The 18-year-old has taken yet another huge step forward in his career during his first season of top flight football after making his debut in place of the match winner Ashley Young, as the youngster played 20 minutes at the tail end of the match which ended 1-0 to Roy Hodgson’s side.
‘The Ox’ was involved instantly with a promising one-two with fellow Gunners team mate Theo Walcott in the Norwegian box, but was unlucky not to get on the end of the return pass. The attacking midfielder, who seemed to slot in behind Andy Carroll, made a couple of exciting trademark darting runs demonstrating what’s to come from the exciting attacker, and he will be hoping he can be more involved in the upcoming Euro championships.
Fellow Arsenal teammate Emmanuel Frimpong tweeted:
Spoke to Chambo this mornin and I swear he’s the most level headed guy I know soo happy for him on making his debut.
The 18-year-old joined Arsenal in a big money move from Southampton over the summer and burst onto the scene with some superb performances which saw the Englishman net two goals in his opening two matches for the Gunners first team. He was a surprise inclusion in Roy Hodgson’s Euro squad, but will certainly justify his inclusion if he gets his chance.
Congratulations to the Ox for reaching yet another milestone in his first season of top level football, you’re a far better player than Stewart Downing and with a bit more experience you will be sure starter.
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that is my boy…arsenal go next season for the cup love you there hope you help england and arsenal…up gunners till thy kingdom come
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The caption to the photo of the Ox says he was capped for England against Norwich. Does this count as a full cap, because the rest of the team were miles away in Norway crushing them 1 nil?
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What on earth are you on about nicky? haha
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Happy 4 d lad, i like a lot, he is simply gud and has a long way to go in his career. Looking for a money making website, follow this link and stary making $$$$
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Think the Ox is gonna do something special for us, he has the desire and attitude, as well as the talent!
With him and JW we’re gonna do some stuff
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Be careful, we don`t want to put him on a pedestal then have it kicked from under him. Too much glory too soon takes a lot of handling, shades of Walcott who started out with flashing lights but has flattened out to become quite ordinary.
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Am not surprise with his skills..Oxlade is d next Henry. Wishing u d best in Euro
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Great guy,i love him. He is going to be a gud assets to arsenal. Hp he can give us trophy next season. Watch out for him
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I believe AOX will perform very well in Euro if he is given enough playing time.
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