By Chris Myson

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Jun 14, 2014 5:35:00 PM

The 21-year-old has once again alerted Arsene Wenger to his abilities after a fine individual display against Uruguay that left Edinson in the shade

After all the pre-match talk of Luis Suarez's fitness, and Edinson Cavani's ability to take center stage, it proved to be Joel Campbell who thrust himself into the limelight to blow World Cup Group D wide open.

The Costa Rica forward provided a goal and an assist as the largely written-off Central Americans came from behind to leave Uruguay - touted as tournament a dark horse by some - very much second best.

Few would have expected the starlet, who is owned by Arsenal and spent last season on loan at Olympiakos (his third temporary home in as many seasons), tobe the talking point. But his virtuoso display will not only have alerted Italy and England, who he will face in his next two matches, but also Arsene Wenger, who may be keen to give him the opportunity to provide back up to Olivier Giroud next season.

Lest we forget that Campbell was the man that almost masterminded a humiliating Champions League exit for Manchester United back in February. The 21-year-old tormented David Moyes’ side in Athens, capping his display that night with an arched left-footed shot from distance that swerved around Rio Ferdinand and into the bottom corner.

And against Uruguay he proved equally decisive. After rocketing a long-range sighter just wide in the first half, he was insatiable in second period.

With his side trailing 1-0, he controlled a