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Kieran King

What Bukayo Saka did at full-time at Wembley as Arsenal star praised for England performance

It proved be a successful evening for Bukayo Saka as he celebrated his 20th birthday with an excellent performance in England's 4-0 rout over Andorra.

Jesse Lingard scored a brace, whilst Harry Kane and Saka struck late on to earn the Three Lions their fifth successive win in World Cup qualifying.

But the Arsenal winger stood out, chipping in with an assist before heading home from Lingard's cross to round off the victory at Wembley.

It wasn't just on the pitch where Saka showed his class as he proved it once again with a moment at full-time. The Hale Ender, while applauding the Wembley crowd, gave his shirt away to a fan in the crowd, demonstrating maturity beyond his years.

Despite missing the decisive penalty in the Euro 2020 final against Italy, the Ealing-born man had a terrific tournament and was heavily praised for how he conducted himself on the biggest stage.

He has grown a close bond with the England supporters in the meantime and handed his jersey to one lucky person, who seemed to enjoy his display on Sunday night.

The Arsenal faithful were particularly buoyant about Saka and gave their reaction on social media.

Here is what some had to say.

Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka was influential in England's 4-0 win over Hungary, scoring the final goal (2021 Getty Images)

@bashermanmark: @BukayoSaka87 played well this evening and glad to see you score birthday boy. Happy 20th birthday to you.

@AfcDoctor: Bukayo Saka goal and assist on his birthday and he’s just turned 20. What a player man.

@Yarwood93: Don’t you love the star boy scoring. #Saka up the Three Lions we go again.

@GoonerSulz: Saka! The gift that keeps on giving! Star boy!

@AFCPete95: Happy birthday Saka @BukayoSaka87. Fantastic day for you! Great goal, well deserved!! Now enjoy yourself this evening.

@AddictToArsenal: What a game from Saka. Great performance.

This was Saka's 11th England cap after making his debut back in 2020. And the performance against The Tricolours is one of his best for the national side, having also accumulated 42 accurate passes and won six duels.

He could next be in action on Wednesday when Gareth Southgate's team make the trip to face Poland.

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