Arsenal star Bukayo Saka hailed as ‘one of world’s best’ after stunning England hat-trick
Conor Gallagher insists ‘amazing’ Saka is only going to get better after he achieves major milestone in North Macedonia rout
ukayo Saka has been hailed as one of the best players in the world by Conor Gallagher, after his hat-trick against North Macedonia last night.
The Arsenal winger starred as England won 7-0 at Old Trafford to maintain their perfect start to Euro 2024 qualifying.
Saka scored two magnificent goals on his way to his first-ever senior hat-trick and Gallagher said: “He is right up there [among the best] and he is only getting better. He is a special player and to get a hat-trick was amazing for him.
“I have played with Bukayo since I think the Under-19s. Even then you could see that he would become a top player and to see how he has progressed until now has been amazing and I am sure he is going to get even better.”
All three of Saka’s goals were outstanding but his ferocious second, a 20-yard volley into the top corner after Trent Alexander-Arnold's long ball, stood out.
Phil Foden revealed the goal was the talk of the England dressing room. He said: “We were all just saying what a goal that volley was, it was an unbelievable strike.
“The thing is, I think he can keep getting even better, he is an amazing talent to have and I think he can get even better.”
Hat-trick hero: Bukayo Saka scored his first treble in senior football against North Macedonia
/ Getty ImagesEngland No1 Jordan Pickford believes the goal was unstoppable from a goalkeeping perspective.
He said: “Unbelievable, his first touch and volley from Trent's ball was special. He helped us mix our game up. He is a real talent and a great player.”