The Youth Radar
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
Luke Shaw Signs New Saints Deal
Southampton’s highly-rated 17-year-old full-back has warded off interest from Arsenal and Chelsea by signing a new long-term contract with the south coast side. Continue reading
VIDEO: ‘England Under 21s: Looking Back’ Documentary
The FA have released on YouTube their behind-the-scenes documentary following Stuart Pearce’s England Under 21 side through the 2011/12 season. Highlights include their path through Euro 2013 qualifying, the antics of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and all the best goals from the qualifying campaign. The documentary is in two parts and you can view them one after … Continue reading
England Under 21s Squad Named
Stuart Pearce has named his 23-man squad to take on Azerbaijan and Norway in the next fortnight. England currently sit 2 points clear at the top of their European Championship qualifying group and wins against Azerbaijan in Baku and Norway at Chesterfield would see the Young Lions reach the play-off round. The play-offs take place … Continue reading
PFA Young Player of the Year Shortlist
Sergio Aguero and Gareth Bale head the PFA’s shortlist for Young Player of the Year. Danny Welbeck, Daniel Sturridge, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Kyle Walker complete the list but there is confusion about the omission of Sunderland midfielder James McClean. The 22-year-old has taken the Premier League by storm this season and has broken into the … Continue reading
Match Report: England Under 21s 4-0 Belgium Under 21s
England recorded a convincing win over Belgium thanks to a Henri Lansbury brace. This victory sees England edge ever so closer to the UEFA European Championships 2013, as they sit top of their group and seven points clear of the chasing pack. Brian Eastick took temporary charge of the Young Lions whilst Stuart Pearce looked after … Continue reading
Wenger’s Two Newest Acquisitions – Chamberlain and Campbell
Arsene Wenger has made a huge statement this summer by signing two teenagers that are set to take the Premier League by storm. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Joel Campbell both join the Gunners after Wenger came under heavy criticism for not signing quality players. After the loss of Cesc Fabregas and the expected departure of Samir … Continue reading
England Fighting for Place in the Finals
England kick off their European Under 19 Championship Elite Qualifying Round campaign on Tuesday against Montenegro. Switzerland and a highly-fancied Spain stand in England’s way of the finals, which will be held in July. The Young Lions squad contains some familiar Premier League faces in the form of Josh McEachran, Jack Robinson and the highly-rated … Continue reading
Youth Round-Up: Chelsea Target Brazilian Duo
Chelsea’s pursuit of Brazilian wonderkid Lucas Piazon has been dubbed unethical by Juventus sporting director, Guiseppe Marotta. And the Italian chief has made the stunning claim that the Blues have agreed to pay the teenager an astonishing £870,000-per-year to move to west London. Piazon – who has been dubbed the ‘new Kaka’ – is set … Continue reading
England Fail To Take Chances as Italy Convert Last Minute Penalty
Italy Under 21s 1-0 England Under 21s England will leave Italy this evening feeling gutted as they lost by a single goal thanks to a late and needless penalty. The game was very long and boring in stages and it was on 87 minutes that Italy eventually broke the deadlock. It was a stonewall decision … Continue reading
Arsenal Target Chamberlain
Arsene Wenger has revealed that he is hoping to sign Southampton starlet Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain within the next week. The 17-year-old wonderkid has been linked with a host of Premier League clubs, but Wenger remains confident he can secure the sought-after signature. Wenger is hopeful that Arsenal’s record of turning youth stars such as Theo Walcott, Cesc Fabregas and … Continue reading
