foxsports
England coach Roy Hodgson has handed attacking midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain a surprise start for Monday's European Championship Group D match against France.
The 18-year-old Oxlade-Chamberlain, who is the son of former England winger Mark Chamberlain, impressed for Arsenal this season with his marauding runs, nonstop energy, excellent dribbling and his tracking back.
Oxlade-Chamberlain makes only his third appearance for England, and his second start.
He came on as a late substitute against Norway in May and then started the home game against Belgium earlier this month.
ADVERTISEMENT
His athletic presence should help England's defense cope with France's attacking fullbacks.
share
