Wenger backs Ox for England

by Setanta Staff , 29 January 2012 Wenger backs Gunners starlet for England

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger believes Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain could be included in the England squad for Euro 2012.


The 18-year-old had been used sparingly by the Frenchman until recently following his £12million move from Southampton last summer.

However, Oxlade-Chamberlain has put in a series of impressive displays since being handed his chance to impress in the first-team.

Wenger has indicated the winger will see more action in the remainder of the campaign and the Arsenal boss sees no reason why Oxlade-Chamberlain cannot earn a place in the England squad for this summer's Euro 2012 tournament.

"You cannot rule it out - we will see in the next three months," said Wenger.

"If he does well, why not? It is not because you are young that you cannot play. We live in a world of immediacy.

"I would not have expected him to be so mature in September because he still looked like a boy.

"Now suddenly he looks like he can take pressure and that he has the personality to produce under pressure."

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