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Some fans elated as Saka scores first-ever England goal in win over Austria

Muhammad Nisar

Thu 3 June 2021 7:15, UK

Some Arsenal fans were over the moon after Bukayo Saka notched up his first goal for England in the win over Austria.

The youngster opened the scoring for the Three Lions in the 56th minute during the 1-0 win over Austria.

It was the youngster’s first senior goal for his home nation in just his fifth cap.

The goal caps off what has been a fine season for the 19-year-old attacker. He scored seven goals and registered 10 assists across all competitions for the Gunners.

Speaking after the game about his performance, Gareth Southgate claimed the youngster is like a ‘‘ when he receives the ball.

Meanwhile, Saka claimed it was the ‘.

TBR View: Saka performance enhances chances of shock England start during Euro 2020

Saka’s performance against Austria has done his chances of a shock start against Croatia no harm.

There proves to be a great deal of stars ahead of him in the pecking order. The likes of Phil Foden, Jadon Sancho, Jack Grealish and Marcus Rashford are all trust lieutenants of the manager’s.

However, his performance last night could see him force his way into the starting XI for the opener against Croatia.

Here is how fans reacted to his goal…

Buzzing for Saka tonight. May have been a tap in but he’s a player who gives absolutely everything for the shirt whenever he steps on the field. Others may warrant a place in the squad ahead of him but he genuinely offers so much. Hope he proves himself at the Euros.

— Matt Dawson (@mattddawson)

Bukayo Saka off the mark for England. You truly love to see it.

— Patrick Timmons (@PatrickTimmons1)

Bukayo Saka played the full match & scored the winning goal, his first ever international goal, as England beat Austria 1-0 in their Euro 2020 warm-up friendly at the Riverside Stadium tonight.

Love that, ! 🌶😍

— afcstuff (@afcstuff)

Bukayo Saka scores his first senior goal for England as a 19 year old.

Congrats Bukayo, doing West London proud 👏🏼👏🏼

— 🌶 (@SakaXtraa)

Another England start. Another excellent Bukayo Saka performance. If you’re still questioning his selection at this stage, you’ve clearly got an agenda.

— Bhavs (@bhavss14)

Saka match winner & MOTM. He shouldn’t be in the squad tho 😍

— ‘ (@SherzCapone00)