Wenger bullish over Ox future

ARSENE WENGER believes 18-year-old Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain could be ready to go to the European Championships with England next summer.

Sat, 15 Oct, 2011 - 01:00
Frank Malley

Arsenal’s £12m summer signing from Southampton has wasted no time justifying Arsene Wenger’s faith in him by scoring in his last two club appearances.

Now Wenger, who advised former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson to take Theo Walcott to the World Cup in 2006 as a 17-year-old, believes Oxlade-Chamberlain could be a surprise package for England when they head to Poland and Ukraine.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Save €40 on an Annual Subscription.​

Continue reading within unlimited digital access and exclusive subscriber benefits.

Cancel anytime

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Chiedozie Ogbene reacts after a missed chance 14/11/2026 Austria v Ireland ratings: Colossal Kelleher stands tall but Idah and Ogbene waste golden chances
Northern Ireland v Ukraine - UEFA Nations League - League Phase - Group B2 - Clearer Twist National Stadium at Windsor Park Terry Devlin nets first international goal as Northern Ireland edge out Ukraine
Dara O'Shea dejected after the match 14/11/2026 Ireland fall to another late goal as Austria clinch top spot
CourtsSoccerPlace: EnglandPlace: PolandPlace: UkrainePlace: Emirates StadiumPerson: WengerPerson: OxPerson: Arsene WengerPerson: Alex Oxlade-ChamberlainPerson: Sven-Goran ErikssonPerson: Theo WalcottPerson: Oxlade-ChamberlainPerson: ChamberlainPerson: WalcottPerson: Carl JenkinsonPerson: Bacary SagnaPerson: Steve BrucePerson: ArsènePerson: DennisPerson: BergkampPerson: VieiraPerson: PetitPerson: OvermarsEvent: European ChampionshipsEvent: World CupEvent: Premier LeagueEvent: UEFAEvent: Champions LeagueOrganisation: ArsenalOrganisation: SouthamptonOrganisation: EnglandOrganisation: SunderlandOrganisation: TottenhamOrganisation: Manchester UnitedOrganisation: Birmingham
<p>Heimir Hallgrímsson: 'I think we are getting closer and closer to these teams. I think we deserved at least a draw from this game.' Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile</p>

Heimir Hallgrímsson: Ireland 'deserved at least a draw' against Austria

READ NOW

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Latest

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited