The prolific Arsenal striker Robin Van Persie has been so impressed with the ability of his young team-mate Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain that he is tipping him to become as important to England as Man United’s Wayne Rooney was when he was the same age.
Van Persie said: “Alex can have a big impact. He has everything you need, I’m sure he has a bright future for Arsenal and England.
“He’s shown that already in a couple of games. He has pace, he is clever, knows when to pass, when to keep the ball and has good technique.
“He’s a bit like Rooney, who I rate highly. Rooney’s a big player and a good all-rounder who can score goals, provide assists and make nice runs — he has a bit of everything.
“And although Alex plays on the left or right — whereas Rooney plays more through the middle — that could change in the future. They are both good all-round players.”
The Ox was used by Arsene Wenger in the middle of the park in the 3-0 win over AC Milan, but the manager is not convinced that he is yet ready to take over that position full-time, but that is probably Wenger just being over-protective of his newest star.
In my opinion Chamberlain could play anywhere for Arsenal, right now! Who disagrees?
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