DBasia.news – Had not appeared defending the English national team at the 2018 World Cup, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Liverpool midfielder, wanted to enter the squad for the 2020 European Cup.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain suffered a fairly long knee injury. This makes Chamberlain unable to play in the 2018 World Cup until the two Liverpool Champions League finals.
England national team coach, Gareth Southgate, had previously stated that he was considering Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in the midfield of his team for the 2018 World Cup. Unfortunately, injuries befall Chamberlain.
Now, Gareth Southgate again calls Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to the England national team. The former Arsenal player was taken for the 2020 European Cup Qualifiers.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain also targets to defend the England national team at the 2020 European Cup. The 26-year-old player claimed to have forgotten the injury that happened to him.
“I will bring good luck to England in the 2020 European Cup. Yes, I am destined to score the winning goal at the event,” said Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
“I do not want to mourn the failure of playing at the 2018 World Cup. The moment is not right. I still get a chance to return to play and that is every footballer’s dream.”
“First, I have to help the England national team beat Bulgaria and Kosovo. In my opinion, this squad has the confidence to qualify for the 2020 European Cup,” continued Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain suffered a knee injury while defending Liverpool in the 2017-2018 Champions League. Had recovered, Chamberlain relapsed when defending the Reds reserve team.