Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has celebrated Bukayo Saka invitation to England’s senior national team.
Saka was named in England’s squad for this month’s international game against Wales, Belgium, and Denmark on Thursday.
The 19-year-old has was also involved in Arsenal’s third-round Carabao Cup win over Liverpool on Thursday, speaking after the Arteta said he’s delighted for him to be called up into the national team.
“I’m extremely happy with him – he totally deserves that chance,” Arteta told the club’s official website.
“He comes here to Anfield and he wants every ball, he works for every challenge and I think he put in a really good performance today,” he said.
“That ability, versatility, and unpredictability that he gives to the team are special. As well, the way he reads the different situations in areas that we want to provoke during games and then also the personality that he plays with.” He said.
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