Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain made his long-awaited return to international football as England beat Bulgaria 4-0 on Saturday.
The former Arsenal man came off the bench late on as Harry Kane scored a hat-trick and Raheem Sterling found the back of the net for Gareth Southgate’s side.
These Liverpool fans reacted to Oxlade-Chamberlain’s appearance…
Great to see!
Twitter: Great to see the ox back in a England shirt ???????? #LFC #ENGBUL (@Kopites290494)
Lee is a fan!
Twitter: Good see the Ox back in an England shirt after 18 months @England #LFCFamily #LFC (@LeeMcCormack19)
Siuuuu!
Twitter: I’m hearing Ox got a few minutes for England today Siuuuuu (@RedManOx)
Will it help his confidence?
Twitter: Sounds like Ox had a good cameo for England. Will do his confidence a world of good. https://t.co/OWuPTpMfkP (@TaintlessRed)
Happy!
Twitter: Hat trick Harry, an appearance from the Ox, clean sheet. One happy England fan right here #ENGBUL (@AssassinsCready)
Lad!
Twitter: I’m So Happy to See Ox on this Field Playing For England wat a Lad (@JustinCole46103)
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It was a heartwarming moment for Oxlade-Chamberlain to step out onto the pitch at Wembley after 18 months out injured with a serious knee injury.
He has been involved in the Liverpool squad in the Premier League so far this season and appears to be getting closer and closer to full fitness – where we may see him in contention to start for Jurgen Klopp’s side.
Oxlade-Chamberlain will now be hoping that he can be involved against Kosovo at St. Mary’s on Tuesday night,
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