David Beckham has dedicated an Instagram post to Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka after the winger’s match-winning performance for England against Switzerland at Euro 2024.
The 22-year-old attacker scored a fantastic equalising goal for the Three Lions to send England’s quarter-final tie with the Swiss into extra-time and then penalties, with Saka dispatching his spot-kick in what was to be a 5-3 shootout win.
Having scored one of the biggest goals in recent memory for England and exercising the demons from Euro 2020, it was a night to remember for Saka, who showed the world the player who he has now become in the three years since that final against Italy.
And England legend Beckham was full of love for Saka on social media.
Beckham showers Arsenal’s Saka with praise after immense England display
Taking to his official Instagram account, the former Three Lions captain and no. 7 was over the moon with Saka’s performance for England, with Beckham pleased to see the Arsenal winger smiling again for his international side.
Beckham posted after England’s historic shootout win against Switzerland last night: “That’s the smile we all needed to see… Courage & happiness, Bukayo Saka, well done to the England lads.”
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Having somewhat struggled at the Euros this summer, with the likes of Ian Wright also suggesting that Saka should move to left-back, the Arsenal superstar firmly showcased against Switzerland why he is the only natural choice for England on the right-side of the attack.
And with a legend as big as Beckham now showing his love and appreciation for Saka, the Arsenal winger will now have the motivation to push the Three Lions all the way to another Euros final, where England will want to win it this time.
Saka enjoyed his finest hour for England with match-winning performance
Arsenal fans knew that Saka was due a big performance this Euros after a disappointing few games for England, and the final result was arguably the 22-year-old’s finest hour yet for the Three Lions.
The Hale End academy graduate was the main man for England against Switzerland, with Saka the main creative force for Southgate’s side as well as the most dangerous attacker, with Phil Foden and Harry Kane once again ineffective.
Indeed, every England fan knew that Saka had the ability to change a game on his command, and the Arsenal attacker finally did just that last night in Dusseldorf when the Three Lions needed him most.
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