Bukayo Saka

English superstars: James Maddison of Tottenham Hotspur is challenged by Bukayo Saka of Arsenal as they both produced top-class performances that makes Gareth Southgate's job even harder (Picture: Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Maddison, Bellingham, Saka and Foden - how do England fit them all in

CONCERNS: England manager Gareth Southgate

Southgate urges authorities to stop overloading world's best footballers

SWEET SUCCESS: England manager Gareth Southgate applauds the fans at full-time

Gareth Southgate enjoying England's post-World Cup 'sweet spot'

EASY PICKINGS: Marcus Rashford (right) makes it 3-0 to England shortly before half-time

England 7 North Macedonia 0: Under-stated Saka hat-trick hero of demolition

England's Trent Alexander-Arnold (left) and Malta's Cain Attard battle for the ball (Picture: Nick Potts/PA Wire)

Trent Alexander-Arnold the star as England thrash Malta

ICING ON THE CAKE: Arsenal’s Granit Xhaka celebrates scoring their side's fourth goal

Leeds United drop to within a point of relegation zone as Arsenal cruise

England coach Gareth Southgate shakes hands with Harry Kaneas the captain leaves the field

Gareth Southgate delighted by England's control in 2-0 win over Ukraine

STAR PERFORMER: Bukayo Saka scores England's second goal

England midfielders take plaudits in Ukraine player ratings

BREAKTHROUGH: England's Harry Kane (right) opens the scoring

England treat their friends with respect in comfortable 2-0 win

Jude Bellingham of England protests to Referee Wilton Sampaio during the video assistant referee review on a possible penalty incident during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarter final match between England and France (Picture: Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Referee in England-France game had a 'shocker' - even a Frenchman admits it

England's John Stones, goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and Declan Rice during the FIFA World Cup Quarter-Final match at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar. Picture: Nick Potts/PA Wire.

England v France player ratings: One Three Lions star scores 8/10

Will we see a repeat of this wonderful moment tonight against France?

England penalty shootouts - best and worst in history

JOB WELL DONE: England's Jordan Henderson with England assistant coach Steve Holland and manager Gareth Southgate after being substituted against Senegale at the Al-Bayt Stadium. Picture: Nick Potts/PA

Henderson the unlikely hero as England set up France showdown

Saka’s redemption arc continues - not that he needed one

England's forward #09 Harry Kane (2nd R) greets England's goalkeeper #01 Jordan Pickford (2nd L) at the end of the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group B football match between England and USA at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, north of Doha on November 25, 2022. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP) (Photo by ODD ANDERSEN/AFP via Getty Images)

England v United States player ratings with plenty of stars scoring 5/10

Left to right, England's Callum Wilson, Phil Foden and Marcus Rashford celebrate after Jack Grealish (right) scores their side's sixth goal of the game during the FIFA World Cup Group B match at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha (Picture: Martin Rickett/PA)

Southgate's young England stars shift World Cup narrative onto the football

Made one incredible save in second-half stoppage time. Was not given much else to do bar a handful of attacks from Iran.

England player ratings: Two players get 9/10 in win over Iran

England's Bukayo Saka (right) celebrates scoring their side's fourth goal of the game during the FIFA World Cup Group B match at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha,with Iran (Picture: Martin Rickett/PA)

Jude Bellingham and Bukayo Saka spark England rout of Iran in World Cup opener

England's Harry Kane scores their side's equaliser in Munich. Picture: PA

Germany 1 England 1: Kane on the spot to rescue Three Lions

Harry Kane celebrates scoring England's sixth goal of the game against San Marino Picture: Nick Potts/PA

San Marino 0 England 10 - Three Lions cruise through to 2022 Qatar World Cup

SCORER: Barnsley-born centre-back John Stones found the net for England, and went close in the second half

England 1 Hungary 1 - player ratings
England drew 1-1 with Hungary with a performance which will probably have been forgotten by the time you reach then end of this sentence.

Library image of Diane Abbott (centre right) with protestors during a Stand Up to Racism taking the knee event outside Downing Street in London in solidarity with England players Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka. Picture; PA

'Racist abuse hurled at England players shines light on menace of online hate'

Bukayo Saka of England celebrates after scoring their team's fourth goal. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Birthday boy Bukayo Saka hailed by England boss Gareth Southgate

Close: Andorra goalkeeper Josep Gomes saves from England's Bukayo Saka during the 4-0 win. Picture: Nick Potts/PA Wire.

England 4 Andorra 0 - Saka shines on birthday as Bamford draws debut blank

England's manager Gareth Southgate hugs Bukayo Saka after the penalty shootout defeat at Wembley. (AP).

How theatre could help tackle racism in this country - Nick Ahad

Bukayo Saka responds to racist abuse after England’s Euro 2020 final loss - what...

Fans wrote the words “hero” and “Marcus for Prime Minister” (Photo: Getty Images)

Fans cover Marcus Rashford mural with messages of support after racist abuse

Marcus Rashford reacts after missing England's third penalty in the penalty shoot out during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Final against Italy (Photo by John Sibley - Pool/Getty Images)

What Marcus Rashford said about racist abuse after Euro 2020 penalty miss

Italy captain Giorgio Chiellini was booked for his grab on Saka during the Euro 2020 final

Yorkshire MP hits out at Italy captain over Saka grab during Euro 2020 final

England's Harry Kane. Picture: Nick Potts/PA Wire.

Harry Kane: ‘If you abuse anyone on social media you’re not an England fan and w...

Italy's Lorenzo Insigne celebrates with the trophy after winning the UEFA Euro 2020 Final at Wembley Stadium (Picture: PA)

Behaviour of England minority leaves a bitter memory of Euros - Stuart Rayner

England manager Gareth Southgate stands dejected alongside Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford following the UEFA Euro 2020 Final at Wembley Stadium, London. (Picture: PA)

‘England players have been a beacon of light, they don’t deserve abuse'
Gareth Southgate described the racist online abuse directed at some of England’s players after the Euro 2020 final defeat to Italy as “unforgivable”.

Bukayo Saka is consoled by Gareth Southgate following defeat in the Euro 2020 Championship Final (Photo: Getty Images)

Arsenal condemns racist social media abuse directed at their player Bukayo Saka ...

Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford of England wait to be substituted (Photo: Getty Images)

FA condemns “disgusting behaviour” after England players receive racist abuse fo...

RECALL: England defender Kieran Trippier

Kieran Trippier recalled as England go with back three for Euro 2020 final

CREATOR: Bakayo Saka, being lifted by Tyrone Mings at full-time, put the cross in for England's opening goal

England 2 Denmark 1 - player ratings

RECALL: Bukayo Saka

Bukayo Saka recalled as England go with a 4-2-3-1 formation

STARTER: Winger Jadon Sancho

Jadon Sancho named for England versus Ukraine, Kalvin Phillips keeps his place

England's Harry Maguire celebrates after Harry Kane scored his side's 2nd goal. (Andy Rain, Pool via AP)

A night to remember - how England beat Germany

GOAL: Harry Kane wheels away after his goal

England 2 Germany 0 - player ratings

IN TANDEM: John Stones (left) and Harry Maguire excelled alongside Kyle Walker at the 2018 World Cup

All-Yorkshire back three returns as England leave out Jack Grealish, Phil Foden ...

England's Raheem Sterling celebrates after scoring his side's winning goal. (AP Photo/Laurence Griffiths, Pool)

‘Have fun, play free’ as Bukayo Saka shines for England at Wembley

RETURN: Harry Maguire

Kyle Walker, Harry Maguire in for England's Euro 2020 game versus Czech Republic

England manager Gareth Southgate in conversation with his bench at the Riverside Stadium. Picture: PA

Gareth Southgate on some fans booing when England players take the knee

Leeds United at Elland Road. (Photo by Nigel French - Pool/Getty Images)

Pundit touts big name Leeds exit, Forward looks to seal permanent switch

Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (right) scores their side's second goal against Leeds. Picture: PA

Great expectations are nothing new for Marcelo Bielsa and his Leeds United side

Leeds United's Helder Costa scores their side's second goal of the game. Pictures: PA

Arsenal 4 Leeds United 2 - Aubameyang hat-trick sinks Whites

Mason Mount scores for England. (Photo by Carl Recine - Pool/Getty Images)

England 4 Iceland 0 - Rookies prove their worth at Wembley

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Darren Randolph dives in vain as England's Harry Maguire (second right) scores his side's first goal. Picture: PA

England 3 Republic of Ireland 0 - Harry Maguire leads Three Lions to Wembley win

England's Bukayo Saka (left) and Wales' Tyler Roberts battle for the ball.

Young Gunner can hardly believe his meteoric England rise

England manager Gareth Southgate.

Gareth Southgate insists door still open for England hopefuls

England manager Gareth Southgate (right) and Raheem Sterling during a press conference at Sinobo Stadium, Prague.

Czech Republic v England: Variety of attacking options are key for Gareth Southg...