"Being dropped by England a kick up the backside"

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was left out Allardyce's only game in charge and is frustrated.

The Arsenal player played during the qualifiers for his national team but missed the finals due to an injury.

The 23-year-old said in an interview: "I have been playing for England since I was 18 and while I wouldn't say I took it all for granted it just seemed to be a part of my season - to play for Arsenal and to play for England," added Oxlade-Chamberlain.

"I am not young now, I am 23, so you need to be performing and playing as much as you can to deserve a chance to go and play for England.

He added: "Being back in the set-up now makes me realise how special it is and it is something I want to keep happening in the foreseeable future.

"There are a lot of young players now that are doing really well and it's not an easy squad to get into. You shouldn't just be able to walk into an England squad".