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England Euro 2012 squad - Call-up is "surreal", says The Ox

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has described his call-up to the England Euro 2012 squad as "surreal" (credit: Getty Images)
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, one of two surprise inclusions in the England Euro 2012 squad, has described his call-up as “surreal”.

The 18-year-old has made Roy Hodgson's 23-man squad for next month's European Championship after impressing during his debut season at Arsenal.

Oxlade-Chamberlain joined the Gunners from Southampton last summer and his England recognition caps a season in which he impressed in both the Barclays Premier League and Champions League.

“To be picked for your country at any stage is a massive honour and to be at a huge tournament like the Euros is such a bonus,” said Oxlade-Chamberlain.

“I would probably have laughed if someone had told me a year ago I would be at Euro 2012.

“Obviously you would like to think that and it’s what you aim towards, but sometimes you have to be realistic and realise it may take a bit longer than that.

“So for everything to happen so quickly has been surreal and I don't think it has really sunk in properly yet.

“I know I haven't made it and I have a long way to go, but this is the first step in what I hope to be a long and successful international career.”

The winger, who has also played for England Under-21 this season, admitted the call from Hodgson came as a surprise.

“I got a call this morning from the manager and he just explained it to me then - that was about two hours before it was announced,” he said.

"He said it was down to merit and I just have to prove him right.”

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