Bukayo Saka’s development as a golden talent for Arsenal and England is moving at such a rapid rate that special moments no longer come as any surprise.

The 21-year-old confirmed his growing stature as a jewel in England’s crown by playing a key role in the space of three minutes to set up the 2-0 victory against Ukraine that gave them maximum points from their first two Euro 2024 qualifiers, BBC sports reported.

England had laboured for 37 minutes in the face of a well-organised Ukraine, with Saka the shining light and biggest hope of a breakthrough as he gave Everton left-back Vitalii Mykolenko a torrid time.

Saka duly delivered with an inviting cross that deflected to Harry Kane at the far post for his 55th goal for England, adding to the all-time record he set in the 2-1 opening qualifying win against Italy in Naples.

Saka is now one of England’s young indispensable talents alongside Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice – a trio that manager Gareth Southgate will, barring accidents, count on until Euro 2024 at the very least

Source: Oman News Agency