AJAX v ARSENAL Ajax 1-2 Arsenal

Ljungberg scored within 80 seconds to help Arsenal to their first European away win in six attempts.

And Wenger said: "Freddie is a guy who scores lots of goals away from home and can get in good positions.

"He is a winner, a real fighter. In a game you need him to dig deep, he will go for you as far as he can."

The Frenchman also hailed Sol Campbell's defensive organisation after Arsenal held out for the win.

After a dodgy start we are getting a good run together Arsene Wenger

"I think what you saw tonight was the Sol of 2003/04," said Wenger. "He was terrific. I think he will get a call up now for the England squad."

Arsenal had gone into the match missing a host of first-team players, among them strike duo Thierry Henry and Dennis Bergkamp.

And Wenger said: "We missed many players, especially in the offensive area, and you would have signed before the game to get two goals away from home.

"We compensated with good teamwork and were perhaps less dangerous going forward than we can be.

"But our back-four was dominant and our discipline was good."

The Gunners now have maximum points from their two Group B clashes and look well set to qualify for the second phase.

"We are in a strong position, but it can change quickly," continued Wenger.

"Now we have six points after two games - and we take it in a cautious way. After a dodgy start we are getting a good run together."