England’s Saka and Bellingham sparkle in win over Iran
2 years, 4 months ago

England’s Saka and Bellingham sparkle in win over Iran

Al Jazeera  

England made a scintillating start to their World Cup campaign as Bukayo Saka and Jude Bellingham inspired a 6-2 rout of outclassed Iran in Monday’s Group B opener in Doha. Saka and Bellingham were England’s driving forces with dynamic displays that underlined their emergence as two of the game’s brightest young stars. Bellingham, 19, shattered Iran’s hopes of frustrating England when he rose to head his maiden senior international goal in the first half. The goal made Bellingham the youngest England scorer at a World Cup since Michael Owen in 1998 and the first player born in 2000 or later ever to score in the finals.

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Bukayo Saka hands Arsenal injury scare after limping off for England
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Bukayo Saka hands Arsenal injury scare after limping off for England

The Independent  

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England making it to the Euro 2024 final wasn’t luck – there is a secret ingredient to their success
8 months, 2 weeks ago

England making it to the Euro 2024 final wasn’t luck – there is a secret ingredient to their success

The Independent  

Lots of things are late in Germany this month. Gareth Southgate’s side have not always thrilled at the tournament this summer, but that hasn’t meant a lack drama – far from it, thanks to those final-minutes efforts. Without them, they would not have progressed beyond any of their three knockout games: Jude Bellingham’s last-16 bicycle kick, Bukayo Saka’s quarter-final equaliser …

Bukayo Saka is England's LIONHEART: He's Stuart Pearce and Bryan Robson rolled into one, would walk into any team in Europe and rose above the abuse he faced after missing a penalty last time
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Bukayo Saka is England's LIONHEART: He's Stuart Pearce and Bryan Robson rolled into one, would walk into any team in Europe and rose above the abuse he faced after missing a penalty last time

Daily Mail  

Bukayo Saka retreated to his favourite spot in the burning sauna at England’s base in Weimar to reflect on the events of the night before. Bukayo Saka's unrelenting desire was on full display in England's victory over Switzerland The 22-year-old netted in the England's shootout win to banish the demons from Euro 2020 Saka was subjected to sickening racist abuse …

Bukayo Saka’s is not an England redemption story. He had nothing to redeem
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Bukayo Saka’s is not an England redemption story. He had nothing to redeem

New York Times  

“Palmer, Bellingham, Saka, Toney, Trent. England’s players were confident during this one in Dusseldorf, meaning the country, whether fans in the stadium or those watching back home and around the world, took care of being worried for them. When Trent Alexander-Arnold scored England’s fifth and final penalty, Saka could be seen falling to his knees and giving up a prayer …

Bukayo Saka and Luke Shaw lift lid on England's 'calculated' penalty shootout win over Switzerland and heap praise on 'really confident' Trent Alexander-Arnold
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Bukayo Saka and Luke Shaw lift lid on England's 'calculated' penalty shootout win over Switzerland and heap praise on 'really confident' Trent Alexander-Arnold

Daily Mail  

Bukayo Saka and Luke Shaw hailed England's penalty shootout victory over Switzerland as 'very calculated' and leaped praise on Trent Alexander-Arnold after the Liverpool star scored the winning goal. Bukayo Saka and Luke Shaw explained England's penalty victory over Switzerland Saka scored a brilliant penalty to help England complete their shootout win over Switzerland Saka and his England team-mates will …

Bukayo Saka moves past England heartbreak to become heartbeat of Euro 2024 team
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Bukayo Saka moves past England heartbreak to become heartbeat of Euro 2024 team

The Independent  

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Bukayo Saka shows England a new way to stand two games from Euro 2024 glory
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Bukayo Saka shows England a new way to stand two games from Euro 2024 glory

The Independent  

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Gareth Southgate opens up on ‘personal’ attacks after guiding England to Euro 2024 semi-final
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Gareth Southgate opens up on ‘personal’ attacks after guiding England to Euro 2024 semi-final

The Independent  

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Jadon Sancho shares heartwarming message to Bukayo Saka after England star banished Euro 2020 penalty demons to take Three Lions to semi-final - as he claims 'you did it for me and Marcus brother!'
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Jadon Sancho shares heartwarming message to Bukayo Saka after England star banished Euro 2020 penalty demons to take Three Lions to semi-final - as he claims 'you did it for me and Marcus brother!'

Daily Mail  

Jadon Sancho shared a heartfelt message to Bukayo Saka after England reached the Euro 2024 semi-finals. The quarter-final clash went to extra time and penalties where the Three Lions tucked home all five of their spot kicks, while Jordan Pickford saved Manuel Akanji's effort to ensure Southgate's side progressed 5-3. Jadon Sancho hailed Bukayo Saka after England progressed to the …

ENGLAND PLAYER RATINGS: Which 4/10 superstar 'should have been taken off after an hour'? Who 'disappeared'? And what about the player who was 'left exposed'?
8 months, 3 weeks ago

ENGLAND PLAYER RATINGS: Which 4/10 superstar 'should have been taken off after an hour'? Who 'disappeared'? And what about the player who was 'left exposed'?

Daily Mail  

England again made life hard for themselves, but reached the semi-finals of Euro 2024 following a penalty shootout victory. Then in the penalty shootout, Jordan Pickford made the crucial save from Manuel Akanji, while England's five spot-kick takers were faultless - as Trent Alexander-Arnold sealed the win. Trent Alexander-Arnold scored the fifth penalty to send England through to the semi-finals …

England 1 Switzerland 1 (AET: 5-3 on penalties): Saka stars, ice-cool spot kicks, system success?
8 months, 3 weeks ago

England 1 Switzerland 1 (AET: 5-3 on penalties): Saka stars, ice-cool spot kicks, system success?

New York Times  

England very rarely are these days. England’s major championship penalty record 1990: World Cup Semi-Final vs Germany – Lost 4-3 1996: European Championship Quarter-Final vs Spain – Won 4-2 1996: European Championship Semi-Final vs Germany – Lost 6-5 1998: World Cup Last 16 vs Argentina – Lost 4-3 2004: European Championship Quarter-Final vs Portugal – Lost 6-5 2006: World Cup …

Jude Bellingham’s divine intervention saves Gareth Southgate to reveal England truth
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Jude Bellingham’s divine intervention saves Gareth Southgate to reveal England truth

The Independent  

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Bukayo Saka makes it clear he doesn't want to 'play out of position' at left-back but England star accepts it's in 'Gareth Southgate's hands' ahead of Slovakia showdown
9 months ago

Bukayo Saka makes it clear he doesn't want to 'play out of position' at left-back but England star accepts it's in 'Gareth Southgate's hands' ahead of Slovakia showdown

Daily Mail  

Bukayo Saka does not believe that moving him from right wing to left-back will help solve England's problems. The calls for Palmer to start have led to suggestions that Southgate could try playing Saka at left-back, a position he played in his younger years at Arsenal. Bukayo Saka has made it clear that he does not want to play at …

Bukayo Saka says England’s attacking talent means ‘everything is possible’
9 months, 1 week ago

Bukayo Saka says England’s attacking talent means ‘everything is possible’

The Independent  

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England’s Southgate praises Saka and rest of forward line after rout
1 year, 9 months ago

England’s Southgate praises Saka and rest of forward line after rout

The Hindu  

After Bukayo Saka struck his first senior career hat-trick in England’s 7-0 rout of North Macedonia in Euro 2024 qualifying on Monday his national team manager Gareth Southgate was asked if the 21-year-old is nearing football’s top echelon. Euro qualifier: Saka treble helps England thrash North Macedonia 7-0 “Then when the team were playing well he was still a key …

England manager Gareth Southgate hails 'elite' Bukayo Saka after hat-trick against North Macedonia
1 year, 9 months ago

England manager Gareth Southgate hails 'elite' Bukayo Saka after hat-trick against North Macedonia

India Today  

England manager Gareth Southgate praised England star Bukayo Saka after he scored a fantastic treble against North Macedonia and had one of the best nights of his life. Saka scored a hat-trick in a 7-0 thrashing of North Macedonia on Monday, as they extended their lead atop Group C in Euro 2024 qualifying. Saka, 21, became the youngest England men's …

England vs USA: Harry Maguire revival continues, Tyler Adams thrives and five things we learned
2 years, 4 months ago

England vs USA: Harry Maguire revival continues, Tyler Adams thrives and five things we learned

The Independent  

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England vs USA player ratings as Kieran Trippier and Bukayo Saka struggle on poor night
2 years, 4 months ago

England vs USA player ratings as Kieran Trippier and Bukayo Saka struggle on poor night

The Independent  

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England serve World Cup reminder that Southgate-ball can be a tortuous watch
2 years, 4 months ago

England serve World Cup reminder that Southgate-ball can be a tortuous watch

The Independent  

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Saka, Rashford help England rout Iran 6-2 at World Cup
2 years, 4 months ago

Saka, Rashford help England rout Iran 6-2 at World Cup

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — When Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford last walked off the field at a major international soccer tournament, they were bombarded with racist abuse. Saka scored two before giving way to Rashford, who added another in the second half of England’s 6-2 rout of Iran on Monday. The jubilant scene at the Khalifa International Stadium was in contrast …

England v Iran: Best pictures from the Three Lions opening World Cup match
2 years, 4 months ago

England v Iran: Best pictures from the Three Lions opening World Cup match

The Independent  

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FIFA World Cup: England thrash Iran 6-2 to open campaign
2 years, 4 months ago

FIFA World Cup: England thrash Iran 6-2 to open campaign

Firstpost  

Teenager Jude Bellingham, Raheem Sterling, Marcus Rashford and Jack Grealish were also on target as England eased to an emphatic victory in Doha to underline their title credentials Doha: England made a scintillating start to their World Cup campaign as Bukayo Saka and Jude Bellingham inspired a 6-2 rout of outclassed Iran in Monday’s Group B opener in Doha. FIFA …

England vs Iran: Six things we learned amid concussion sub issues as Three Lions run riot
2 years, 4 months ago

England vs Iran: Six things we learned amid concussion sub issues as Three Lions run riot

The Independent  

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England vs Iran player ratings: Bukayo Saka stars as Three Lions open World Cup in style
2 years, 4 months ago

England vs Iran player ratings: Bukayo Saka stars as Three Lions open World Cup in style

The Independent  

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England World Cup goals: Watch Bellingham, Saka and Sterling's goals
2 years, 4 months ago

England World Cup goals: Watch Bellingham, Saka and Sterling's goals

Daily Mail  

England have stormed into an early lead over Iran in their opening World Cup clash, with Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka and Raheem Sterling scoring three quickfire goals. Jude Bellingham gave England the perfect start as he headed his side into an early lead against Iran Arsenal star Bukayo Saka added a second shortly after to give England a 2-0 lead …

England 6-2 Iran Highlights, FIFA World Cup: Bellingham, Saka, Sterling, Rashford, Grealish score debut WC goal in IRN rout
2 years, 4 months ago

England 6-2 Iran Highlights, FIFA World Cup: Bellingham, Saka, Sterling, Rashford, Grealish score debut WC goal in IRN rout

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar’s highlights of the England vs Iran FIFA World Cup 2022 group stage match from the Khalifa International Stadium. 2 - With goals from Jude Bellingham and Bukayo Saka, England have had two players aged 21 or under both score in a single World Cup game for the first time in their history. 19 - Jude Bellingham has …

England vs Iran HIGHLIGHTS FIFA World Cup: Saka stars with brace as ENG thrash IRN 6-2
2 years, 4 months ago

England vs Iran HIGHLIGHTS FIFA World Cup: Saka stars with brace as ENG thrash IRN 6-2

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar’s HIGHLIGHTS of the FIFA World Cup clash between England and Iran. And the first half comes to an end with ENGLAND 3-0 IRAN 45’ Kane finds a yard of space down the right and he squares it for Sterling to tap it in. IRAN LINEUP OUT IRAN PLAYING 11: Beiranvand, Hosseini, Cheshmi, Pouraliganji, Mohammadi, Karimi, Moharrami, Hajsafi, …

England put six past Iran in dominant opening display
2 years, 4 months ago

England put six past Iran in dominant opening display

Al Jazeera  

England were in fine form as they breezed past an uninspired Iran side at the Khalifa International Stadium in Qatar. England could not have wished for a better start to their 2022 World Cup campaign as they brushed aside an uninspired Iran side with goals from Bellingham, Saka, Sterling, Rashford and Grealish. Maguire was involved in England’s second in the …

FIFA World Cup: Bukayo Saka scores brace as England thrash Iran 6-2 in Group-B clash
2 years, 4 months ago

FIFA World Cup: Bukayo Saka scores brace as England thrash Iran 6-2 in Group-B clash

India Today  

Bukayo Saka scored a brace as England ran out comfortable winners against Iran in their opening Group-B match. The game came to a stall when Iran goalkeeper Ali Beiranvand collided with defender Majid Hosseini while defending one of England’s attacks in the 15th minute. In the 35th minute, Borussia Dortmund teenager Jude Bellingham scored his first international goal to give …

England 6 Iran 2: Saka and Bellingham dominate and Southgate’s successful 4-3-3
2 years, 4 months ago

England 6 Iran 2: Saka and Bellingham dominate and Southgate’s successful 4-3-3

New York Times  

England got their 2022 World Cup campaign off to a flying start with a thorough and conclusive 6-2 victory over Iran. Jude Bellingham scores England’s first goal of the FIFA World Cup 2022 And yet Bellingham’s was not the only youthful performance to hearten England fans. Perhaps the greatest strength of this system was the licence it offered Bellingham as …

Bukayo Saka backed to take penalty for England at World Cup by Aaron Ramsdale
2 years, 4 months ago

Bukayo Saka backed to take penalty for England at World Cup by Aaron Ramsdale

The Independent  

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Concerns linger for Southgate’s England ahead of World Cup
2 years, 6 months ago

Concerns linger for Southgate’s England ahead of World Cup

Associated Press  

The crisis crept up on Gareth Southgate. Fast forward to the last few days when Southgate’s players — without a win in five games or an open-play goal getting on for 500 minutes — were holding private meetings without any coaches present. Jeered by England supporters in the team’s most recent home game, a scarcely believable 4-0 loss to Hungary …

PLAYER RATINGS: Harry Maguire has a night to forget but Jude Bellingham shines at Wembley
2 years, 6 months ago

PLAYER RATINGS: Harry Maguire has a night to forget but Jude Bellingham shines at Wembley

Daily Mail  

England and Germany played out a thrilling 3-3 draw to finish their Nations League campaigns at Wembley on Monday night. The visitors went two goals up early in the second half through an Ilkay Gundogan penalty and a fine Kai Havertz strike but England hit back in stunning fashion as quick-fire goals from Luke Shaw, Mason Mount and a Harry …

PLAYER RATINGS: Maguire struggles again as Southgate also endures a tough night in Milan
2 years, 6 months ago

PLAYER RATINGS: Maguire struggles again as Southgate also endures a tough night in Milan

Daily Mail  

England suffered the ignominy of relegation from the Nations League's top tier after a tepid defeat to Italy that raises further concern ahead of the winter World Cup. England failed to win any of their four June fixtures and produced a meek response to their 4-0 Molineux mauling against Hungary, with Giacomo Raspadori sealing Roberto Mancini's Italy a 1-0 victory …

England’s lop-sided system smothers Denmark as Bukayo Saka exposes Jannik Vestergaard
3 years, 8 months ago

England’s lop-sided system smothers Denmark as Bukayo Saka exposes Jannik Vestergaard

The Independent  

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Bukayo Saka reveals Gareth Southgate told him to 'express myself' before man-of-the-match display
3 years, 9 months ago

Bukayo Saka reveals Gareth Southgate told him to 'express myself' before man-of-the-match display

Daily Mail  

Bukayo Saka revealed Gareth Southgate told him to be himself before the England winger played a vital role in the Three Lions' 1-0 win over Czech Republic on Tuesday. Bukayo Saka praised Gareth Southgate for his pre-match advice before England's win over Czech Republic The 19-year-old put in an excellent display in the victory that allowed England to win the …

Fearless winger Bukayo Saka adds pace, panache and positivity for Gareth Southgate's England
3 years, 9 months ago

Fearless winger Bukayo Saka adds pace, panache and positivity for Gareth Southgate's England

Daily Mail  

For all his misgivings about its potential for undermining team unity Gareth Southgate may end up being grateful for being forced to name a 26-man squad after all. As the manager was finalising his selection over the last few weeks Bukayo Saka emerged as one of the three additional luxury picks, along with the injury doubts Harry Maguire and Jordan …

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