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Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

'Saka and Grealish!' - Arsenal fans love what England boss Gareth Southgate has done

Gareth Southgate's England team selection for the Euro 2020 clash with the Czech Republic has garnered a big reaction amongst Arsenal supporters.

The Three Lions manager's plans for the final group stage clash was thrown into chaos with the news that Chelsea pair Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell had been ruled out.

It was announced earlier in the day that the pair are to oversee a period of self-isolation up to and including Monday, June 28, after allegedly coming into close contact with teammate Billy Gilmour during the goalless draw with Scotland last Friday.

This is after the young midfielder tested positive for COVID-19 yesterday.

"The pair were confirmed overnight as close contacts of Scotland’s Billy Gilmour after his positive COVID-19 test following last Friday’s match," a statement from the FA reads.

"Chilwell and Mount will isolate and train individually in private areas at England’s training base St. George’s Park, with the rest of the squad returning there after tonight’s fixture against Czech Republic at Wembley.

"We will continue to follow all COVID-19 protocols and the UEFA testing regime, while remaining in close contact with PHE.”

As a result, Southgate has had to make changes to his side and that means a start for Bukayo Saka.

In addition, there is also a place in the England XI for Jack Grealish - a dream signing for many Arsenal fans - so there is something extra to look forward to this evening.

Take a look at what has been said on Twitter...

@loyalgunner_ said: "Grealish and saka start."

@AFCAMDEN said: "Saka and Grealish getting a bit of pre-season training in together before they link up at the carpet."

@KevLondoner said: "Nice that Grealish and Saka can perfect their partnership before next season."

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