Bukayo Saka
Bukayo Saka is a professional footballer who represents the England national team.
Notable Quotes
"I'm feeling better than I have felt in the last few months and I'm ready to go."View Story →
"I don't want to say anything that goes against the manager."View Story →
"Yeah, but I think as players it's the biggest gamble, especially if you're not feeling your sharpest."View Story →
"I'm happy to take that gamble and it paid off I'd say, and I'm going to continue doing that - but like I said I'm feeling a lot better than I did in March and I'm ready to go, so I'm excited."View Story →
"What I would say is that between Mikel [Arteta] and the Arsenal medical team and Thomas [Tuchel] and the England medical team, since March they have managed me amazingly and helped me get back on the pitch and do what I can for the team."View Story →
"I would have loved to have arrived at the tournament 100% fit but that I had been managed 'in the best way possible' and was feeling 'great and ready to go'."View Story →
"No, Jude [Bellingham] was never taking it. He was the first one to say go and get your hat-trick, so none of them came to distract me."View Story →
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July 19, 2026Has Saka shown Tuchel he's too good to leave out?
Bukayo Saka’s World Cup hat-trick against France reignited the selection debate and Thomas Tuchel’s decision to leave him out of the semi-final.
July 19, 2026England beat France in 10-goal thriller to win 'bronze final'
Bukayo Saka scores a hat-trick as England beat France 6-4 in a thriller to record their best men's World Cup finish since 1966.
July 19, 2026Bellingham breaks England World Cup goals record
Jude Bellingham becomes the first Englishman to score seven goals at a single World Cup with a late strike against France.
July 19, 2026Effort, spirit and moments - but do England lack all-round quality?
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July 17, 2026'He has dragged them through all tournament' - England player ratings
BBC Sport's England reporter Alex Howell rates the players after the Three Lions beat Norway to reach the World Cup semi-finals.
July 11, 2026Guehi and Stones set to start for England in World Cup quarter-final
Marc Guehi has won his fitness race and is expected to be fit for England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway, with John Stones set to play alongside the central defender.
July 11, 2026Idolises Ronaldo, plays like Saka - meet £40m Chelsea winger Quenda
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July 9, 2026How England used five mini games to beat Mexico
The tactical breakdown of how Thomas Tuchel's 10-man England pulled off a remarkable World Cup win in a hostile Mexico City.
July 6, 2026England sneak through - but who had a nightmare start? Player ratings
BBC Sport England reporter Alex Howell rates the players after the World Cup comeback win over DR Congo - plus have your say.
July 1, 2026Tuchel still searching for answers out wide - Shearer
Former England captain Alan Shearer explains why there are lots of reasons to be positive about England so far at this World Cup, but having a settled side is not one of them.
June 29, 2026Tuchel defends full-back selection after James injury
Thomas Tuchel defends his full-back selections after confirming Reece James will miss the match against Panama through injury.
June 26, 2026Tuchel's England are opposite to Southgate's - and built to beat top teams
BBC Sport's football tactics writer Umir Irfan explains why Thomas Tuchel's England system is built to prosper against the world's top nations.
June 24, 2026Who failed to make an impact? England player ratings
BBC Sport England reporter Alex Howell rates the players after the 0-0 draw with Ghana - plus have your say.
June 23, 2026Saka trains with England squad before Ghana match
Bukayo Saka trains with the England squad to provide a fitness boost to Thomas Tuchel before their second World Cup match against Ghana.
June 22, 2026Saka trains alone as England prepare for Ghana game
Bukayo Saka was the only player not present in group training as England continued their preparations for their second World Cup match against Ghana.
June 20, 2026I'll keep gambling with fitness for England - Saka
Bukayo Saka says he will continue gambling with his fitness and is "ready to go" for England's World Cup opener against Croatia on Wednesday.
June 15, 2026England hit by training kit theft ahead of Kansas City arrival - Reuters
England hit by training kit theft ahead of Kansas City arrival Reuters
June 13, 2026Why are footballers wearing pink boots at the World Cup?
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June 11, 2026Bellingham at number 10? Will Saka start? It's decision time for Tuchel
England's World Cup preparations are complete, so who will now make it into Thomas Tuchel's team to face Croatia?
June 11, 2026Is England v Costa Rica storm delay a sign of things to come?
After England's game against Costa Rica was delayed by extreme weather, was that just a sign of things to come in the World Cup?
June 10, 2026Rice to be England's vice-captain at World Cup
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice will be England's vice-captain for the World Cup.
June 7, 2026This was a training game - England & Tuchel now need to get serious
England have one more game to prepare for their World Cup campaign - and they must use it wisely, writes Phil McNulty.
June 6, 2026Is Saka's form becoming a worry for Arsenal?
Are there worries about how Arsenal's reliance on Bukayo Saka are having an impact on his form?
March 26, 2026