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Daily Mirror
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Simon Mullock

Declan Rice hails Bukayo Saka for "strength of character" as Arsenal man quashes "talk"

Bukayo Saka seized redemption - scoring two goals in a man-of-the-match performance as England opened their World Cup bid in sensational style.

Saka, the 21-year-old Arsenal winger who missed a penalty in the Euro 2020 final shoot-out defeat by Italy, could not conceal his joy as Gareth Southgate’s men showed no mercy.

He found the net once in each half as the Three Lions roared at the Khalifa Stadium to reward the England boss for the faith he’s shown in him. Saka’s smile after he had put England 2-0 up lit up the stadium - and he said: “I can't describe the feeling. It’s amazing.

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