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Jamie Kemble

Paul Merson reveals one thing that makes Arsenal star Bukayo Saka 'priceless'

Paul Merson believes Bukayo Saka has one 'priceless' asset on his side with England's Euro 2021 campaign in mind.

Saka was called up to the England squad to face Belgium and Denmark in the Nations League during the October internationals.

And despite being just 19 years of age, he is thoroughly deserving of a senior international call-up.

That's according to Merson, who is a big fan of Saka's, believing the Arsenal starlet will be looked upon favourably by Gareth Southgate heading into tournaments because of his versatility.

"I like him, I really do like him," Merson said on Sky Sports.

"He's a really good player. He gets his head up, takes people on, attacks with pace.

"He thoroughly deserves his place and the good thing about him as well, when it comes to tournament football, he can play in different positions which is priceless when you are picking a squad."

Merson also spoke about how Saka must take in every lesson available as he trains with some of the senior pros at Arsenal.

"It's hard when you are a young lad," he added. "The foreign lads coming over now are so special.

"Years ago, people were coming over at the end of their career but now they are in their prime.

"He has to soak it in and make every training session count, he is playing with top-drawer players.

"You are playing with Aubameyang. You gotta get all that experience, it's so important."

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