- 24 Dec 2024
Arsenal star tipped to captain England by Alan Shearer
Robin Bairner
- Updated: 9 Oct 2024 13:38 BST
- 5 min read
Bukayo Saka is a future England captain, according to Three Lions legend Alan Shearer, who has sung the praises of the Arsenal winger.
Shearer gave a glowing endorsement of Saka, who is set to win his 43rd cap for his country when Greece visit Wembley in a Nations League Group B encounter on Thursday.
The 23-year-old has been a leading light for Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal as they have started to challenge Manchester City’s Premier League dominance, and this season has seven assists and two goals to his name in England’s top-flight.
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Shearer has singled him out not just for his ability but also his mentality.
“It wouldn't surprise me to see Saka as a future England captain too. He's already captained Arsenal and because of his attitude, ability, and the way everyone looks up to him, that to me shows he has all the attributes to wear the armband for his country,” he told Betfair.
“When his team needs you the most to pull something out the bag, Saka can do that. I am 100% certain Saka could be a future England captain.”
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Saka impossible to stop
Shearer, who sits equal seventh in England’s all-time leading scorers list, continued: “Saka is absolutely sensational in everything he does. He gets whacked every single game, opponents try to double up on him, kick him and he just goes out and performs with such consistency.
“He's an incredible talent, has a great personality and is impossible not to like. His attitude is second to none; think of the way he has responded to what happened to him with England in 2021, and the way he's moved on from it. He's just a phenomenal talent, and he's so gutsy and tough as well.
“I've been there when everyone is trying to mark you out of the game and it's tough. You can bet your bottom dollar that he's the talk of the opposition dressing room before games.
“Many have tried but few have stopped him. Saka is just incredible, almost impossible to stop, and such a wonderful talent.”
