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Arsenal whiz Saka determined to build on superb England debut

Arsenal whiz Bukayo Saka is determined to build on his England debut.

It is just over a year since Saka scored his first goal for Arsenal - in a Europa League tie against Eintracht Frankfurt - and the 19-year-old is desperate for the whirlwind last 12 months to flourish into a full international career.

Asked if the last year was something he could have envisaged, Saka said: “No, I couldn't have imagined it. Frankfurt, I still remember it like it was yesterday, it was a very special night and a dream come true to make my debut and score.

"Now it is another dream come true to make my debut for England and, hopefully, it can be the first of many.

“The game was quite different and the intensity was high. Obviously, I had to get used to my new team-mates, but I grew in confidence as the game went on, I could have got a goal in the second half.

"I'm happy with the performance. There are a few things I can improve, but I'll take confidence from this because it is always a special moment to play for my country.

“Putting the shirt on was a very special moment. When I put it on before the game I remembered all the times I put it on in the youth team and this one was just different, so special. To play at Wembley, there are no fans, but in front of the manager and such high-quality players is a special moment."

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