Steven Gerrard has raved about Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka after watching him in action for England against North Macedonia at Old Trafford.
Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick for England, as the Arsenal winger led the Three Lions to a 7-0 win against North Macedonia at Old Trafford in UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying Group C on Monday evening.
The 21-year-old winger found the back of the net for the Three Lions on 38, 47 and 51 minutes.
It was Saka’s first hat-trick in his professional footballing career.
And former Liverpool and England international midfielder Gerrard was impressed, saying that it is scary how good the 21-year-old is.
Steve Gerrard on Arsenal and England star Bukayo Saka
Gerrard said about Saka on Channel 4 (9:46pm, June 19, 2023): “The scary thing is he is only going to get better.”
The pundit added: “He has got the world at his feet, and he has already got world-class potential, which is scary because I think he has got another level as well.”
Top-quality player
In our opinion, Bukayo Saka is one of the best forwards in the world and has been superb for Arsenal and England so far in his career.
The 21-year-old is one of the best wingers out there, and what is remarkable about him is that he plays consistently well.
The England international has scored 11 goals in 28 appearances for England.
Saka has made 135 appearances in the Premier League so far in his career.
The youngster has scored 31 goals and given 26 assists in those games.
Last season, Saka scored 14 goals and gave 11 assists in 37 Premier League starts for Mikel Arteta’s side.
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