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Milner delighted with Oxlade-Chamberlain's 'amazing' return to form after injury hell

The Liverpool midfielder scored two goals against Genk as he took his chance in the starting XI, with there now being plenty of competition for places

James Milner hailed Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s “amazing” return to form – and believes competition for places can drive Liverpool on to bigger and better things.

Oxlade-Chamberlain scored twice as Jurgen Klopp’s side won 4-1 at Genk in the Champions League on Wednesday. They were the England midfielder’s first goals since April 2018, and a timely reminder of what he can offer the Reds going forward.