Bukayo Saka’s journey towards the top of world football is something to behold.
It seemingly knows no obstacle too large to even hit the pause button, let alone derail Saka, which is every bit as as amazing as the way he lights up Arsenal - and now England. During the past 12 months, Saka has soared onwards and upwards, taking his beloved North London club with him.
He may not have quite got them over the line in the race for Champions League qualification back in May but he was mighty close. The Ealing-born winger, who had already recovered from missing a penalty in the Euros final and the sickening racist abuse that followed in the first half of the season, was a virtual ever-present in the league throughout.
