By Alan Duffy

Having found himself in the middle of the Andrei Arshavin/Arsene Wenger booing controversy at the Emirates at the the weekend, teenage winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has apparently now played himself into Fabio Capello's plans for the Euro 2012 finals.

Alex Oxlade Chamberlain

Alex made his big move to Arsenal in the summer for a massive £15million. The England U21 international has been outstanding when he has featured this season and will have a big part to play in the second half of the season. At the start of December Wenger tipped Chamberlain to make the England 2012 squad for the summer tournament which could him play more and more in the second half of the season.

Alex Oxlade Chamberlain

Alex made his big move to Arsenal in the summer for a massive £15million. The England U21 international has been outstanding when he has featured this season and will have a big part to play in the second half of the season. At the start of December Wenger tipped Chamberlain to make the England 2012 squad for the summer tournament which could him play more and more in the second half of the season.

Sammy Ameobi will be out for months with an injury he picked up yesterday just before the hour mark in Newcastle Reserves 3-1 win at home to Wigan Athletic. Sammy Ameobi in action for England U21 side in November The 19 year-old could be out for a number of months, and the England under-21 player was injured when he was in a 50-50 [.

There are reports that Newcastle may be interested in highly-rated Watford striker Marvin Sordell. Marvin Sordell - Watford and England U21 striker There seems to be a number of clubs such as Newcastle, Bolton and Blackburn all being interested in the 20-year-old England U21 striker, and a separate report that Swansea are about to put [.

As we half expected would happen, West Ham have quickly turned down Newcastle's latest offer for their center-back, James Tomkins. James Tomkins West Ham turn down £4M offer from Magpies The improved bid from Newcastle for the England U21 International was said to be around £4M, but we think it will take a bigger [.

News today that Newcastle are interested in Barnsley's midfielder Jacob Butterfield, who is an England U21 International. Jacob Butterfield - 21 year-old Barnsley midfielder The Newcastle Journal is reporting this morning that John Carver was at Oakwell on Saturday afternoon, to watch Butterfield play.

Now that the deal to bring Modibo Maiga to Newcastle next month is dead in the water, we wonder who Newcastle will be going after now? Nathanial Clyne - Newcastle interested in 20 year-old England U21 International It was certainly a surprise that the deal fell through, when Maiga failed his fitness test in London, with a knee problem earlier in the week, but the news is that the deal is completely dead, [.

West Ham nmanager Wes Ham United have apparently turned down an offer from Newcastle for their young England U21 center-back James Tomkins. JamesTomkins represented England at U21 level We've followed this lad for a while and watched him play at Reading last Saturday when West Ham came a cropper and lost 3-0.

The young Arsenal and England U21 striker Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain arrived at the Emirates in the summer after a year of negotiations with his old club Southampton. He immediately stamped his arrival at Arsenal in both of his first two games for the Gunners and Arsenal fans have been clamouring for Wenger to play him in [.

It's getting near the January window so there will be reports of Newcastle interested in various players, and most of the reports will be inaccurate. Nathanial Clyne England U21 International right back Bear that in mind, as we hear stories of Newcastle after some players, that some stories are obviously in error, like Newcastle want Liverpool's [.

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0-2 Chelsea (h) 05.02.10
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Last three matches:
Liverpool: 0-0 Swansea (h); 2-0 West Brom (a); 2-1 Stoke (a)
Chelsea: 1-0 Blackburn (a); 1-1 Genk (a); 3-5 Arsenal (h)
Goalscorers (league):
Liverpool: Suarez 4; Adam, Carroll 2; Bellamy, Gerrard, Henderson, Skrtel 1
Chelsea: Lampard 6; Sturridge 4; Ramires, Terry 3; Mata, Torres 2; Anelka, Boswinga, Drogba, Malouda 1
Referee: Martin Atkinson
Evidently the Premier League wasn't that upset with Atkinson sending off Rodwell last month or he wouldn't have gotten another Liverpool game so soon.

19 year-old Sammy Ameobi has been given a new five year improved contract at Newcastle. Sammy Ameobi in action for England U21s last week The now two times capped England U21 International had a deal that was going to run out next summer, but Newcastle have come in an signed the very promising player [.

Martin Kelly has all the attributes to play at centre-back in the future, according to first-team coach Steve Clarke.
The Reds have no plans to move the 21-year-old from the right side of defence, where his performances have helped him become an England U21 regular.
However, Clarke would not be surprised if Kelly one day returned to the central position he regularly played during his years at the Academy.

Sammy Ameobi made his starting debut last night for the England U21 side in Belgium. Sammy Ameobi in action last night in Belgium But it was a surprise defeat for England after four successive wins in their Group 10, and after England were 1-0 up at the half, Belgium came back and won with two goals in the last 18 minutes, with the winner coming in [.

By Alan Duffy

Arsenal teen-sensation Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain looks to have 'some shot on him', as a pundit might say, judging from this video on FATV.

The attacker was filmed whilst training with the England U21 side, and rifled the ball into the back of the net from distance with both feet (obviously not at the same time).

Blackpool boss Ian Holloway believes a new role behind the strikers is bringing out the best of loanee Jonjo Shelvey.
The Liverpool midfielder is on loan with the Seasiders until the end of December and has so far netted five goals in seven games.
This included a hat-trick against Leeds United while playing in a more advanced role.

England vs Spain Score 1-0 Highlights Video Lampard Goal Friendly November 2011 is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter

England vs Spain Score 1-0 Highlights Video Lampard Goal Friendly November 2011 is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter England v Spain 2011 ( England vs Spain Friendly 2011) Score and result:- England vs Spain 1-0 ( Frank Lampard) Wembley Stadium, London- 12 November, 2011- International friendly Stand in skipper Frank [.

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Wales vs Norway 4-1 Highlights Goals Video 2011 Friendly Bale Bellamy Vokes Huseklepp is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter Wales v Norway 2011 ( Wales vs Norway friendly video below) Final score and result:- Wales vs Norway 4-1 ( Bale, Bellamy, Vokes*2/ Huseklepp) 12 November, 2011- Cardiff City Stadium Sam [.

Former Newcastle left back Stuart Pearce, now managing the England U21 side told Sammy Ameobi, after his England U21 debut on Thursday night, that he was delighted with the youngster's performance and thought Sammy played really well. Sammy Ameobi Pearce impressed with the Newcastle youngster The 19 year-old had only been called up to the squad on Tuesday evening, because of injuries [.

Czech Republic vs Montenegro 2-0 Goals Video Pilar Sivok Euro 2012 Play-Off Highlights is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter

Czech Republic vs Montenegro 2-0 Goals Video Pilar Sivok Euro 2012 Play-Off Highlights is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter Czech Republic vs Montenegro 2011 ( Czech Republic Montenegro video below) Final score and result:- Czech Republic vs Montenegro 2-0 ( Pilar, Sivok) Generali Arena, Prague- 11 November, 2011- First Leg- [.

By Chris Wright

The England U21s made it four wins from their first four Euro 2013 qualifying games by decimating Iceland at Colchester's Western Homes Community Stadium last night.

Watford's Marvin Sordell opened the scoring with a peachy finish five minutes before the interval, with Liverpool full-back Martin Kelly barnstorming past two Icelandic defenders to larrup home a second on the hour mark.

Martin Kelly scored a great goal against Iceland in England U21s 5:0 victory. Kelly picked up the loose ball went on to beat two challengers then scored past the goal keepers near post. Show's he can be a force when going forward.

Will this put extra pressure on Glen Johnston's position at right back?

England vs Iceland U21 Highlights 5-0 Goals Video 2011 Sordell Kelly Dawson Gardner is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter

England vs Iceland U21 Highlights 5-0 Goals Video 2011 Sordell Kelly Dawson Gardner is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter England vs Iceland 2011 ( England U21 vs Iceland U21) ( Vid Below) Final score and result:- England U21 vs Iceland U21 5-0 ( Sordell, Kelly, Dawson, Gardner*2) Weston Homes Community [.

Liverpool No2 Steve Clarke believes Jordan Henderson is proving why they spent big-money to sign him from Sunderland.
The England U21 star has started to settle at Anfield since his surprising £20m switch in the summer. The England ace set up Luis Suarez's winner during last weeks Carling Cup win over Stoke with a delightful pass over the top of the defence, and Clarke feels that Henderson is starting to prove his worth:
"It's always been the case in football that the goalscorer gets the headlines but sometimes the assist is just as good," the first-team coach told liverpoolfc.

Jon Flanagan was the guest of honour as Liverpool FC's half-term soccer school kicked off in style at the Academy on Monday afternoon.
The full-back joined star-struck youngsters for a fun-packed session as he became the first player to officially make an appearance at one of the events.
The 18-year-old hot-footed it to Kirkby from a pre-Stoke City training session at Melwood and was keen to tell Liverpoolfc.

By Chris Wright

"Err, Stuart...you've got a bit of a 'tuft' situation going on up top pal"

It's been announced this morning that England U21 coach Stuart Pearce and England Women's manager Hope Powell will be jointly charged with leading the Great British football team (should it ever actually come into existence) at the London 2012 Olympic games.

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Rooney three match Euro 2012 ban- England striker to miss group stages is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter England striker Wayne Rooney has been awarded a three match ban by UEFA for his tackle on Miodrag Dzudovic.

After Thierry Henry a man with the name Henri will always get my backing to well at the Arsenal.
Not only that, a local boy like Henri Lansbury will get my backing even more than trap 4 in the 12:17 at Crayford dogs.
Lansbury hasn't had many first-team chances at Arsenal.
In fact, he has been loaned out more the dirty magazines I found under my brothers bed when I was 13.

Norway U21 vs England U21 Highlights 2011 1-2 Dawson Henderson goals Video is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter

Norway U21 vs England U21 Highlights 2011 1-2 Dawson Henderson goals Video is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter Norway vs England 2011 ( Norway U21 vs England U21 2011) Score and result:- Norway vs England 1-2 ( Berisha/ Dawson, Henderson) Marienlyst Stadion, Drammen- 10 October, 2011- 18.

Liverpool faces an anxious wait over the fitness of Martin Kelly after he was sent home from England U21 duty with a groin problem.
The 21-year-old defender played 90 minutes for Stuart Pearce's side as they beat Iceland 3-0 in Rekjavik in their Euro 2013 qualifier on Thursday night.
But he complained of tightness in his groin afterwards and, after consulting with the England medical staff, it was decided that he should return to Merseyside as a precautionary measure.

By Chris Wright

In which Arsene Wenger breaks out a few of his finest flourishes during a couple of Arsenal training sessions from earlier in the week...

And just because we've got nowhere else to put it, here's a bonus clip of Chelsea young'n Josh McEachran pulling off a classy little flick during England U21 training yesterday.

It was when Steven Taylor was captaining the England U21 side back in 2007, that it looked like he would become an England regular in the full side. Great shot of two Newcastle heroes at final whistle Saturday And while Steven played for the England B side in that same year, and amassed 29 caps [...]

By Chris Wright

As far back as I can remember, I've always wanted to be a floodlight loved floodlights and that strange, ethereal, almost 'lunar' quality that they tend to lend to football matches but enough about my little fetishes, let's get on with it.

Tally ho!

Nicklas Bendtner was starting for the third time in a row when Sunderland travelled South to take on newly promoted to the Barclays Premiership, Norwich City. You could tell that Nicklas and co were getting a little more used to their roles and how each other play with some nice crisp passing and some nice movement between all the new signings.

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Jone Samuelsen Goal Video- Samuelsen Header from 60 yards out- Odd Grenland Tromso is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter Amazing stuff from Norway!

Alan Pardew has sung the praises of his 25 year-old center-back Steven Taylor. Steven Taylor - in action against Sunderland with namesake Ryan And Pardew has challenged the England manager to take a trip up to Newcastle himself, to check first hand on the former England U21 captain. Steven has played solidly alongside Argentine International and Newcastle [.

Dan Gosling has been getting a few games recently to help with his match fitness. Dan Gosling must be patient Last week he started for the England U21 side in their 4-1 win against Israel, and yesterday he had a good game and scored two goals in Newcastle Reserve's 6-0 thrashing of Norwich City at Whitley Park.

Newcastle's two best performers this season have probably been captain Fabricio Coloccini and his central defensive partner Steven Taylor. Steven Taylor we deserve to be 4th Steven is at last looking a bit like hios old self when he was a most promising player, and played 29 times for the England U21 side and ended up captaining [.

Video- Earnshaw miss vs England for Wales 2011 Wembley- Euro 2012 Qualifying is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter

Video- Earnshaw miss vs England for Wales 2011 Wembley- Euro 2012 Qualifying is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter This shocking Robert Earnshaw miss vs England allowed the Three Lions to escape with a 1-0 win when they faced the Welsh at Wembley on 6 September, 2011.