Bukayo Saka: Arsenal star joins England team for Euro qualifier after holiday in Nigeria
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Bukayo Saka: Arsenal star joins England team for Euro qualifier after holiday in Nigeria

Faruq Ibrahim • 14:55 - 16.06.2023

England national tam star Bukayo Saka returns to Three Lions action after his holiday in Nigeria.

Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has joined up with the rest of the England squad after his holiday in Nigeria and is expected to be in action for the Three Lions in their EURO qualifiers.  

The 21-year-old travelled down to Nigeria, his country of descent, after a brilliant individual season with the Gunners. 

He received a warm welcome everywhere he went, visited with the Lagos governor, and even travelled to Kwara State to see his grandparents. However, after the vacation in Nigeria, he returned to his country of birth, England, to represent them. 

Saka back on England duty

Gareth Southgate's side were not in the Nations League semi-final action that took place over the last couple of days as they had crashed out of the competition. 

However, they will be in EURO 2024 qualifier action this week. Saka is expected to play from the start when England face Malta today and North Macedonia on June 19.  

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Meanwhile, the Premier League said that he is very proud of his heritage in Nigeria, adding that he hails from Ijebu Ode in Ogun State.

He also stated that he remains connected to his root by eating Nigerian foods in England.

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