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What Emile Smith Rowe said after Bukayo Saka stars in World Cup debut as England win vs Iran

Arsenal star Emile Smith Rowe has reacted brilliantly to his teammate Bukayo Saka's amazing World Cup debut performance for England.

Smith Rowe has played just 47 minutes of football for the Gunners so far this season and will be out until the new year as he recovers from injury. The Hale End graduate underwent surgery earlier this year to repair a long-term groin injury as he targets a comeback to aid Mikel Arteta's side in the second half of the season.

Saka has been one of the standout performers for Arteta in Smith Rowe's absence and has carried his impressive club form into the World Cup. The 21-year-old scored twice for England against Iran as the Three Lions got off to the perfect start with a 6-2 win to move top of Group B ahead of the game against USA.

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