Bukayo Saka Scores First Career Hat-Trick for England
Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka left England fans in awe after scoring his first career hat-trick in a match against North Macedonia. Saka had already scored in the first half of the game before completing his hat-trick moments into the second half. The 21-year-old’s stunning performance marked him out as the youngest player and the first Arsenal player to net a hat-trick since Theo Walcott.
Saka’s Stunning Goals
Saka’s first goal was a stunning effort that left the goalkeeper with no chance of stopping it. Running on to a Trent Alexander-Arnold pass, Saka touched the ball inside the backpedalling Macedonia defender before chesting it down and unleashing a volley towards the goal. Moments later, Saka was played through on goal again, this time slotting home a far more routine finish to complete his hat-trick.
Fans React to Saka’s Performance
England fans took to social media to express their admiration for Saka’s performance. One fan wrote, “That’s one of the best goals ever scored in an England shirt,” while another typed, “That left foot!!! What a strike.” Some fans also loved Saka’s particular link-up with Liverpool star Alexander-Arnold, with one fan remarking, “That Trent X Saka linkup is going to cook for a LONG time for England.”
Saka’s Thoughts on the Game
Following the game, Saka spoke to Channel 4 and said, “There’s no way to put it into words. I am so happy right now. Tonight was a really special display. With me and Rashy running down the wings we are really sharp and direct. They couldn’t live with us. Trent told me he was going to hit that pass, he hit it so well, he is a top top player. I didn’t even have to break my stride. We are really happy with the support, thanks for coming out. It is the perfect end to the season.”
Conclusion
Bukayo Saka’s first career hat-trick for England left fans in awe of his stunning performance. The Arsenal winger’s goals marked him out as the youngest player and the first Arsenal player to net a hat-trick since Theo Walcott. Fans took to social media to express their admiration for Saka’s performance, with many praising his link-up with Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold. Saka himself was thrilled with his performance and thanked the fans for their support.