England booked a place in next year’s Russia 2018 World Cup with a hard-fought 1-nil victory over Slovenia on Thursday night.
Despite enjoying a larger share of the possession (67%) and attempted shots (17), the hosts struggled to break down a resolute Slovenian defence until the 94th minute.
Tottenham star Harry Kane pounced on an inch-perfect Kyle Walker’s cross to secure all 3 points for the Three Lions and confirm the automatic qualifying and top position in UEFA Group F with one game to spare.
Liverpool summer arrival Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was a surprise inclusion in manager Gareth Southgate’s starting XI, but he did nothing of note to win over fans.
The midfielder was hauled off 25 minutes from time having failed to make any impact on the game.
Chamberlain left Arsenal for Anfield for £40million, but is yet to convince the Reds fans following some unimpressive performances.
His display against Slovenia wasn’t any better, and Twitter didn’t hesitate to rip him apart.
RT if you didn’t even know Oxlade Chamberlain was on the pitch , #ENGSLO
— Bugsy Malone (@Bugsy_Malone__) October 5, 2017
The best dribble Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain did tonight. pic.twitter.com/5fN640Ezm3
— Troll Football Media (@Troll__Footbal) October 5, 2017
The only time Oxlade-Chamberlain managed to find the target all night pic.twitter.com/XAA0av3bxm
— ODDSbible (@ODDSbible) October 5, 2017
Oxlade-Chamberlain is replaced by Jesse Lingard. #ENGSLO
Here’s The Ox’s heat map: pic.twitter.com/mleBjyhY4L
— Dream Team (@dreamteamfc) October 5, 2017
Oxlade-Chamberlain is starting to remind me of Ali Dia.
— (((Dan Hodges))) (@DPJHodges) October 5, 2017
And a change – Lingard on for Oxlade-Chamberlain after 63 minutes. Did Oxlade-Chamberlain justify Southgate’s faith? Absolutely not.
— Phil McNulty (@philmcnulty) October 5, 2017
Chamberlain makes me laugh. I’m truly shocked we paid £40 million for him.
— – (@AnfieldRd96) October 5, 2017
Oxlade-Chamberlain was so disgusted with his own performance tonight that he spat on himself. #ENGSLO pic.twitter.com/3cKPWxBiPv
— Sun Bets (@SunBets) October 5, 2017
Thibaut Courtois got more assist than £40m Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain got goals + Assist this season let that sink in
— ALI (@TheBeardedRaul) October 5, 2017
