A biography for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlainhasn’t been written yet.
“To be picked for your country at any stage is a massive honour, and to be at a huge tournament likes the Euros is such a bonus.”
“Every time I come and try to work hard in training, and when I get opportunities, try to work hard and do the things the boss asks us to do.”
“I think friendship in football is a massive part of the team.”
“Everyone in the Premier League feels pressure to get results. It is part of being a footballer.”
“I think I play with no fear: I run at players regardless of who they are and try to make a difference.”
“Arsenal are all about nice, intricate passing movements around the box, so if I shoot too much from outside the box without scoring, the boss will have a go at me!”
“I'm so excited to be joining Arsenal. It's a fantastic club, and I'm really looking forward to the opportunity of playing football at the highest level.”
“I want people to like me, and I care what they think.”
“Obviously, the big teams create the bigger atmosphere around the stadiums.”
“I'm into nice clothes and trying to look good.”
“Getting stronger and fitter by playing games is only going to help me.”
“Ever since I've been at Arsenal, we've had numerous quality players, and the whole squad had been very strong. It just seemed that in the big games we came up short sometimes, and you wonder why.”
“When I played in goal at Stamford Bridge, I realised that's not my best position.”
“When my dad was still playing, he was away for five years on and off, so it just used to be me and my mum at home until my little brother came along when I was five.”
“I am the type of person who relishes the chance to stand up and perform under pressure; I have had to do that my whole career.”
“When I play in central midfield, that's my favourite position.”
“I just say I'd like to be an attacking midfielder.”
“When you're a young lad in a team like Arsenal, you feel like, of course, you deserve to be at the club... but you're on the periphery, and there are world-class players and more experienced players around you.”
“I'm always learning from the boys around me.”