Harry Maguire told talkSPORT on Tuesday evening that Arsenal youngster, Bukayo Saka, is someone who plays with ‘no fear’.
The Arsenal academy product produced a Man of the Match performance as England beat the Czech Republic 1-0 in their final group game of Euro 2020 at Wembley on Tuesday night.
Whilst Saka didn’t provide an assist or get on the score sheet, the thriving Arsenal star caused the Czech’s backline all sorts of problems.
And Maguire, who was playing in defence for England, shared it’s ‘incredible’ how Saka is being able to do this whilst still being in his teen years.
“Bukayo played brilliantly tonight,” said Maguire. “He played with no fear. At such a young age, it’s quite incredible really.
“But that’s what these boys are. They are special talents with an amazing mentality.
“If you get guided in the right way and the right path then there’s no stopping them.”
Saka didn’t even get onto the field for England’s first two group games, yet he produced such an effortless display at Wembley in what was his first start at a major tournament.
Whether he is being deployed at left-back, on the wings, or in the pockets, one thing that remains a constant is the quick-thinking intelligence with which he plays.
This also puts Gareth Southgate in a spot of bother because he surely has to start Saka in the knockout stages now because he did more in one game than Phil Foden has during the two starts he was handed.
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