Player of 2014 contender: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

Thursday 04 Dec 2014
Chamberlain netted his fourth England goal in the win over Scotland

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain brought a difficult year to an end in style, netting his fourth England goal against the 'Auld Enemy' in November.

The Arsenal man was one of 31 players to feature for the Three Lions in 2014, playing in seven of their 13 games, but will certainly want to forget the first half of the year.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

Club: Arsenal
DOB: 15/08/93
Caps in 2014: 7
Goals in 2014: 1
Total Caps: 20
Total Goals: 4
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The exciting Arsenal forward joined up with Roy Hodgson's squad for the World Cup full of anticipation of what was to come. Having missed the tail end of his club's campaign with an injury, he was ready in time to pull on the Three Lions during their countdown to Brazil.

However, in their warm-up game against Ecuador in Miami, he went down following a hefty challenge with an hour played and was unable to recover before England's time at the World Cup was cut short.

The 21-year-old was back in action as the new season started and was finally able to return for England in the friendly against Norway at Wembley in September. His positive play and pace was a welcome addition to Hodgson's plans.

Having previously scored in two games against San Marino, Chamberlain came on at half time in October's European Qualifier to set up two goals - for Danny Welbeck and Andros Townsend. He also saw his long-range shot deflect in off Adam Lallana, but that one was disallowed.

His highlight, though, was undoubtedly at Celtic Park as his glancing header from Jack Wilshere's cross put England in front against Scotland and helped them to wrap up the year in perfect fashion.

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By FA Staff