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Sam Hill

What Arsenal's Granit Xhaka and Martin Odegaard sent to Bukayo Saka after England heroics

Arsenal star Bukayo Saka impressed on his World Cup debut for England as he scored twice against Iran in the Three Lions' 6-2 win.

Gareth Southgate took the bold decision to start Saka ahead of Manchester City superstar Phil Foden alongside Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane in attack, a choice which paid off massively. Jude Bellingham, who has been linked with a transfer to both Arsenal and Chelsea next summer, opened the scoring for England before Saka doubled their lead with a brilliant volleyed finish.

Saka then popped up with a fourth after Sterling grabbed a third, slotting home into the bottom corner after some brilliant skill in the Iran penalty box to beat his marker. The Gunners star was substituted in the 71st minute but his performance will surely see him start against the USA on Friday, November 25.

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