England and Arsenal star Bukayo Saka became the owner of a new record during the former’s latest outing on Sunday night.
Saka, of course, was back in action a short time ago.
As England faced off with African giants Senegal for a spot in the quarter-finals of the World Cup, the Arsenal starlet was afforded a starting berth, alongside Phil Foden and Harry Kane in the Three Lions’ front three.
And Saka, once more, swiftly went about justifying his inclusion.
En route to a comfortable 3-0 triumph, the 21-year-old rounded out the scoring in Al Khor, courtesy of a typically classy left-footed finish:
And that’s three!! 🙌
Bukayo Saka’s third goal of the competition marks England’s 12th as the Three Lions get one step closer to a quarter-final tie with France! 🏴#ITVFootball | #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/gWh8sLaHDo
— ITV Football (@itvfootball) December 4, 2022
And, in the process, as alluded to above, Saka secured for himself a special piece of history.
All associated with the Three Lions will no doubt be hoping for more of the same next weekend, when their side face their biggest test of the Qatar World Cup to date, in a quarter-final showdown with holders France.
Bukayo Saka is the first Arsenal player to score a goal in a men’s major tournament knockout stage game for England.
Lil Chilli on the big stage. 🌶#FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/HunkGBGqOP
— Squawka (@Squawka) December 4, 2022
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