Mikel Arteta will have been watching England versus Croatia with a vested interest in Arsenal’s contingent, but another player might have caught his eye.
England kick-started their World Cup campaign with a 4-2 win over Croatia, with three Arsenal players making appearances.
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Noni Madueke had a great first half, winning the penalty which Harry Kane dispatched. Declan Rice later assisted Kane from a corner, before Bukayo Saka came off the bench to assist the fourth goal.
But despite three of his current players all in action, the Arsenal boss should have had his eye on another England star instead.
Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford’s impressive link-up for England
Saka and Marcus Rashford both came off the bench to produce impressive link-up play for England’s fourth goal.
Mikel Arteta should be taking note of the Manchester United forward’s impressive finish from off the left wing.
Rashford found himself in great space, and Saka quickly picked him out, before the attacker took his time to sit the Croatian defender down and curl his effort past Dominik Livakovic
The Gunners are looking to add a new wide attacker this summer, and Rashford could actually be the perfect option.
The 28-year-old has a £30 million release clause at Old Trafford, and he could prove to be a bargain signing for Arsenal.
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The England international has been linked with a move to the Emirates!
Arteta is keen to build on Arsenal’s English core, and who better than Rashford, who combined so well with Saka for England’s fourth goal of the game.
Rashford has been linked with a move to Arsenal, and for such a great fee, Arteta would not go far wrong in bringing him to the Emirates Stadium.
It’s crazy to think that after scoring 14 and assisting 14, Barca opted against signing him, and now the Gunners should be looking to pounce.
Morgan Rogers looks set to be Arsenal’s left winger signing, but adding Rashford, who can play on the left and in the number nine, would still be a great option.
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