Bukayo Saka: Fans Say the Same Thing as Arsenal Star Nets Hat Trick vs. North Macedonia

Bukayo Saka: Fans Say the Same Thing as Arsenal Star Nets Hat Trick vs. North Macedonia

Rene Otinga
updated at June 20, 2023 at 10:35 AM
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  • Bukayo Saka netted an impressive hat trick. for England against North Macedonia
  • Among the Arsenal star’s goals was an insane strike that left fans impressed
  • Fans are now describing Saka as the best 21-year-old since Wayne Rooney

Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka had fans all saying the same thing after a superb showing for England against North Macedonia.

The Three Lions were rampant on Monday, June 19, as they hit a helpless North Macedonia side for seven, with Saka scoring a treble of goals.

Saka, 21, was full of confidence as his nation ran riot, and was responsible for the goal of the game in the rout.

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Bukayo Saka scores the fourth England goal during the UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying round group C match between England and North Macedonia at Old Trafford on June 19, 2023 in Manchester, England. Photo by Justin Setter.
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He scored his first goal of the game towards the end of the first half in brilliant fashion after combining with Kyle Walker.

His second goal was even better, a standout strike after he latched onto a pass from Trent Alexander-Arnold.

The hat-trick was then completed with a calmly struck effort that summed up an impressive day for the young England attacker.

Social media reacts

On social media, fans all said the same thing about Saka, who is arguably enjoying his best football in 2023.

Not only was he the top scorer for Mikel Arteta’s side last season, but he is also proving to be a gem for Gareth Southgate and the future of England ahead of the Euros.

As reported by The Sun, when he was subbed off in the 59th minute, Saka was treated to a standing ovation from the fans.

@Janette said:

“The first-ever senior hat trick is proof that he's a rising star in football.”

@Oroskoko added:

“Saka has just signed Declan Rice for Arsenal. How on earth will you not want to play week in week out with this gem.”

While @Arekunmi joked:

“Rashford has never put up such performance for us in his life and they want to increase his salary to 375k.”

Ronaldo’s admission before Iceland game

Sports Brief also reported on Cristiano Ronaldo’s interesting admission ahead of Portugal’s game against Iceland.

Despite being the leading top scorer (122 goals) for his country by a significant margin, the Al-Nassr superstar openly admitted his feelings ahead of his upcoming 200th cap for the Selecao against Iceland on June 20.

Providing clarity on why he experiences nervousness when playing for Portugal, the former Manchester United and Real Madrid ace revealed he has nerves ahead of international matches, but maintained that it is a good thing.

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Rene Otinga is a sports journalist with over eight years of working experience in digital media. Rene's experience includes working as a Copywriter at X News Kenya and TUKO.co.ke.