OPINION
The hype train for Bukayo Saka is starting to gather steam after a stunning full debut for England Under-19s. The Arsenal teenager scored twice and assisted another during 66 minutes of youthful brilliance in a 4-1 win over Czech Republic. For good measure, Gareth Southgate watched on as Saka showed why he is regarded as one of the shining products of Arsenal’s academy and has already made three appearances for the first-team this season, including one in the Premier League. What was so impressive was that the Arsenal attacker was two years younger than all of England’s other Under-19s in action. He has now played a total of 103 minutes for the Under-19s over four appearances. During that time he has scored three goals and registered an assist. Still a first-year scholar at Arsenal, the wonderkid is surely destined for big things, although the club’s fans should be concerned about speculation linking him with a possible move to Germany. They recognise the forward as a huge talent destined for big things.
scored twice in England’s U19s 4-1 win over Czech Republic. At 17 years old, Bukayo was the youngest in the starting XI.
This Is Futbol has rounded up some of the best tweets below:
https://twitter.com/gentle_nelson/status/1108495820930908160
https://twitter.com/Mesut_Goalzil/status/1108391390965198848
All Arsenal fans know this. Kid will be ahead of Hudson-Odoi soon.
— Biopharma-moat (@BioPharmaMoat) March 20, 2019
Yes. Yes he is.
— Al (@Ali_Mac1983) March 20, 2019
He's good enough. He should be given a chance in first team. What more can he do!
— Vik (@ViktheViking1) March 20, 2019
https://twitter.com/adamabadjiSN/status/1108399130345422849
Bukayo Saka's full debut for England U19s vs. Czech Republic:
? 67 minutes
??? 2 goals
?? 1 assistSaka was the youngest player on the pitch during the England U19s match at the age of 17, also Gareth Southgate watched on from sidelines.
Luks like we hv a talent on our hands. pic.twitter.com/Ils8nKSkXL
— Arsenal Editor (@Arsenal_Editor) March 21, 2019
https://twitter.com/gunner_thuo/status/1108613053623484416
Remember the name, Bukayo Saka https://t.co/RJ4g6Uupm4
— C (@ctt_carys) March 21, 2019
https://twitter.com/gunner_x49/status/1108535537521041408
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Arsenal man, Bukayo Saka scored twice in England’s U19s 4-1 win over Czech Republic.
At 17 years old, Bukayo was the youngest in the starting XI.
Keep shining, ? @BukayoSaka87 #YoungLions pic.twitter.com/JNjeDA4ZaW
— afcSource™ (@afcSource) March 20, 2019