Arsenal talisman Bukayo Saka has been challenged to score more goals for England by Thomas Tuchel – and he did just that in the first half of Thursday’s game with Serbia
20:34, 13 Nov 2025
Bukayo Saka broke the deadlock for England vs Serbia(Image: Paul Harding/The FA)
Bukayo Saka broke the deadlock in style for England in their penultimate World Cup qualifier against Serbia after being challenged to score more goals by Thomas Tuchel.
The Arsenal talisman, 24, swept home clinically on the volley just before the half hour mark to light up a drab night at Wembley. And his latest strike for England comes just weeks after Tuchel demanded more from the Gunners star in front of goal after questioning his goal tally at international level following the 3-0 win over Wales.
Saka admitted earlier this week that he agreed with Tuchel’s assessment despite the fact that he became the Arsenal’s highest scorer for England after netting his 13th goal for the Three Lions.
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OPINION
Speaking said to talkSPORT about Tuchel’s comments, Saka said: “I 100 percent agree with him. So, yeah, let’s go for more.
“I think just being on the pitch is enough. In the England shirt, you have players of immense quality who can create chances, who can score chances.
“So just being on the pitch for me I think is enough. It’s up to me, the manager, the coaching staff, they create the perfect game plan for us to be ourselves, show our best qualities and express ourselves. So, yeah, it’s up to me.”
While Saka found the net at Wembley, the Arsenal star then immediately sparked concerns when he seemed to signal for a change, with ITV commentary noting that the winger was limping.
However, he was then shown changing his boots during a break in play as fans waited to see whether or not he would emerge for the second half.
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