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England boss Gareth Southgate provides major Bukayo Saka injury update after Arsenal scare

England manager Gareth Southgate has played down any fears that Bukayo Saka had sustained an injury after he was taken off in the Three Lions' Euro 2024 qualifying win over Malta.

The Arsenal forward was named in Southgate's starting XI despite playing just short of 50 games this season. He joined Harry Kane and James Maddison in a front three, playing a big part in Ferdinando Apap's own goal for the opener.

However, he appeared in discomfort following a tough challenge from a Malta defender and was eventually replaced by Manchester City star Phil Foden at half-time.

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