Bukayo Saka has become a key figure for England’s next generation.
And Saka’s growing influence in the national team is marking him down as a leader and potential captain material.
Arsenal star Saka, who is 23 on Thursday, has been England’s Player of the Year in the past two seasons and no-one doubts his performances for his country on the pitch. Saka has 12 goals in 40 caps, played in three major tournaments, having made his England debut nearly four years ago.
But what went under the radar was that Saka was introduced into England’s unofficial leadership group during the last Euros. England defender Kyle Walker, who was vice-captain in Germany, revealed that Saka was part of the five man player group.
