Arsenal face a big summer, but must keep hold of both Kieran Tierney and Bukayo Saka.
The young duo have been consistently excellent even when Arsenal have struggled, and the Gunners must build around them.
Both players may feature at Euro 2020; Tierney is a key player for Scotland, so barring an injury woes, he should be starting.
Saka has been named in a provisional England squad, and his versatility should be appealing to Gareth Southgate when it comes to reducing his squad down.
Given that England and Scotland are in the same group, we could see Tierney facing off against Saka having played so well alongside him.
Now, Tierney has told The Scottish Sun that he can’t wait to play in big games this summer, and is really looking forward to facing England.
Tierney added that he hopes Saka is in the England squad for the game, branding him a ‘quality player’ at the age of just 19.
“I’m used to playing in huge games for Celtic and Arsenal. But on an international stage this is going to be as big as it gets really. I played in the 2-2 game against England at Hampden and that was amazing, one of the best atmospheres ever.”
“Wembley will be incredible, too, and it’s great there’s every chance of a big crowd for it. My Arsenal team-mate Bukayo Saka will hopefully be in the England squad. He’s a quality player,” he added.
Some may feel that Saka is a cut candidate for England, but he should be in the final 26 for Gareth Southgate, with his ability to play at left back, wing back, central midfield and on either flank in the final third unmatched in the England squad.
Seeing Saka go up against Tierney would be a real novelty for Arsenal fans, and they will hope to never see it on the domestic stage.
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