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Arsenal star Bukayo Saka "just a happy man" after England call-up and first PL goal of season

Arsenal star Bukayo Saka declared himself a “happy man” after capping the week of his first England call-up with his first Premier League goal of the season.

Saka was named in Gareth Southgate’s 30-man squad for the upcoming matches against Wales, Belgium and Denmark after impressing with his displays for the Gunners.

The teenager continued his good form by heading the opener in Arsenal’s 2-1 win over Sheffield United at the Emirates on Sunday.

"I just thank God, all the good things happening to me with the England call-up and today the goal,” he told Sky Sports. “I'm just a happy man.

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"I went at it with full confidence and luckily it went in. I'm trying to do my best any time the boss picks me. I just try to repay the faith and trust he shows me.

"We gave so much credit to Sheffield United because you know they are such a good side, they made it very difficult for us.

“I don't have enough time [to celebrate] because I'm off to internationals tomorrow!”

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