Saka and Eze sink Serbia
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See how Bukayo Saka put England ahead against Serbia during a first half in which the forward and Jordan Pickford appeared to suffer knocks.
With his goal against Wales in October, Saka became Arsenal’s all-time leading scorer for England, surpassing the record set by Cliff Bastin in 1938. That was Saka’s 13th at senior international level, which Tuchel suggested after the game was not enough for someone of his quality.
Bukayo Saka said he agrees with Thomas Tuchel's assessment that he needs to score more goals for England. The winger became Arsenal's highest goalscorer for England when he bagged in the 3-0 friendly win over Wales, but Tuchel expressed surprise that it was only his 13th goal for his country in 46 appearances.
England maintained their perfect record in World Cup qualifying by beating Serbia. Bukayo Saka scored the opening goal of the game and his Arsenal team-mate Eberechi Eze sealed the win late on. Thomas Tuchel’s side dominated much of the game and were worthy winners, finishing the match with nearly 70 per cent possession.
England head coach Thomas Tuchel still has selection questions to answer, but Bukayo Saka shows he is a World Cup starter, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
GOAL rates England's players from their 2-0 win against Serbia in World Cup qualifying, with Bukayo Saka and Eberechi Eze grabbing the goals.
Arsenal talisman Bukayo Saka has been challenged to score more goals for England by Thomas Tuchel - and he did just that in the first half of Thursday's game with Serbia
Report as England end Serbias top-two chances in Group K of World Cup qualifying and maintain their perfect record in the group through Bukayo Saka and Eberechi Eze goals; Jude Bellingham and Phil Fod
Retaining their status as the Premier League table toppers, Mikel Arteta 's side fought back from being a goal down after Dan Ballard notched past David Raya in the 36th minute. With an upset potentially on the cards, Saka and Leandro Trossard scored in the 54th and 74th minute, respectively, before Brobbey's last-gasp equaliser.
Mohamed Salah ’s form has come under scrutiny but Danny Murphy has insisted he’d still pick the Liverpool star over Arsenal ’s Bukayo Saka. Salah has been of the best and most consistent performers in the Premier League over the last few seasons, helping Liverpool win the title last term.
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Arsenal: Bukayo Saka plays down title talk as 'most important' part of Gunners campaign revealed
Bukayo Saka says he and his Arsenal team-mates are ignoring talk about them being favourites for the title because “people’s opinions and thoughts about us change like the weather”. Arsenal are currently four points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League after 11 games.