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New recruit Oxlade-Chamberlain made quite the impact at Celtic Park back on the 18th of November 2014. We're reminiscing about the night England visited Scotland for the first time in 15 years. Under the stewardship of Roy Hodgson, fresh from a less-than-impressive World Cup outing in Brazil, the team was eager to set a different tone.
This was a significant game as it was hosted at Celtic Park while Hampden Park was rendered unavailable due to the aftermath of the Commonwealth Games. Facing off against Gordon Strachan's Scottish side, this friendly was dubbed the revival of the "Auld Enemy" clash.
The game itself turned out to be the Wayne Rooney show as the then England captain netted twice, edging closer to Sir Bobby Charlton’s record—eventually surpassed by both Rooney and later, Harry Kane. Yet, it was Oxlade-Chamberlain who opened the scoring on the night. The winger, then at Arsenal and only 20 years old, executed a flawless header into the net after a splendid assist from his club teammate Jack Wilshere.
Despite the roar of the crowd and the early promise shown by Chamberlain, the night ended in a 3-1 victory for England with Scotland's only goal coming from a young Andy Robertson, who expertly found the back of the net, a sign of great things to come from the future Liverpool star.
Reflecting on Oxlade-Chamberlain's journey, it's a tale of what could have been. After bursting onto the scene at Southampton, his move to Arsenal promised so much. His performance at Celtic Park that evening was a testimony to his abilities—sharp, quick, and decisive. Unfortunately, a saga of injuries severely hampered his progress, restricting him to a mere 35 caps for England, with no major tournament appearances post-Euro 2012.
For us Hoops fans, such historic clashes at Celtic Park stir a mixture of pride and nostalgia. Despite the venue being loaned for the night to the English and Scots, the echoes of past Celtic glories surely inspired the intensity of the match. It’s a reminder of how, through various eras, Celtic Park has been more than just a football ground; it's been a theatre of dreams and dramas—a fitting stage for players from all over to showcase their mettle.
And let's end with a wee joke to keep the spirits high: How many Rangers fans does it take to change a light bulb? None! They're too busy living in the shadow of Celtic’s glorious history at Celtic Park! Always remember, lads, history is written by the victors, and here at Celtic, we've penned chapters that the other side of Glasgow can only dream of.
