World Cup 2014: England's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain fit for World Cup

England manager Roy Hodgson has revealed that Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will be fit for the World Cup.

Hodgson told reporters after England’s 0-0 draw against Honduras that the Arsenal winger was winning his race for fitness.

The 20-year-old winger suffered knee ligament damage following a heavy challenge in the second half of England’s 2-2 draw with Ecuador last Wednesday and it was feared that he would miss the tournament as a result.


But the England manager has revealed that Oxlade-Chamberlain is making good progress and remains very much a part of his plans for Brazil.

“I think he will make the tournament without a shadow of a doubt. That’s good news,” Hodgson said.

“Honduras were quite physical and it was one of the most frustrating games I have been involved in for a long time.

“I thought the tempo of our play and effort to score in the second half was commendable. I will take the draw and take the fact we got away without any injuries. We go to Brazil in the right frame of mind.

“It’s time for the real thing now.”