Career moments of "The Ox"
The highlight of Alex’s Under 21 career was in October 2011 against Iceland where he scored a magnificent hat trick, resulting in England’s 3-0 win over the opposition. Oct 2011
Alex is awarded with being the Man of the Match with an outstanding performance against Manchester City. Nov 2011
Alex scores his first League Cup goal against Shrewsbury Park and scores his first Champions League goal against Olympiacos. Sep 2011
At the age of 18 'The OX' signs for Arsenal from Southampton and makes his official debut away to Manchester Utd. Aug 2011
Alex is named as Best International Newcomer at Sports Journalists Assoc Awards, is named Man of the Match against Wigan Athletic and scores his against Newcastle United. He also signs a new contract with Arsenal. Dec 2012
Alex appears in Evening Standard's Top 25 aged 25 and under list. Nov 2012
Alex scores his first International goal for England against San Marino (World Cup 2014 Qualifiers)
Alex scores against Coventry in the Capital One Cup. Sept 2012
Alex is revealed as the cover star for EA Sports' FIFA 13 computer game. Aug 2012
His impressive pace and form soon saw him enter the senior England squad during the European 2012 build-up and Championship. May 2012
Alex scores his first and second Premier League goals in the 7-1 win against Blackburn. Feb 2012
Alex sustains a serioius knee injury that would see him out of action for the next few months. Aug 2013
Alex scores his second International goal against Brazil. Jun 2013
Alex selected to appear at the Mile 23 to present Lucozade during the London Marathon and becomes an A,bassador of BT Sports on a three year deal. Apr 2013
Alex trains with the winners of Disney XD competition. Feb 2013
Alex features in FA's 150th birthday documentary. Jan 2013
Alex returns from knee injury after 5 months and starts for the Arsenal U21's against Fulham. Jan 2014