Patrick asked him, through an interpreter, about his crucial penalty. Lauren replied matter-of-factly, "I had the confidence and character to take it." Interesante, no?

Patrick adds

" I also had to ask him if he had a message for Arsenal fans lamenting his absence from the current Gunners squad. He said, 'I'm representing Cameroon, but I'm also representing Arsenal. I'm playing a good tournament individually, I've scored three goals, and even though they've been scored in the name of Cameroon, the positive impact will reflect on Arsenal as well.'

All good stuff from the new-boy. We're missing you already Lauren.

Thanks to Patrick for the report.