Arsenal fans were less than pleased with Gareth Southgate after seeing his squad selection to face Ukraine - but the England boss was quickly vindicated in his decision
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 26:
Gareth Southgate, England Head Coach reacts during the UEFA EURO 2024 Qualifying Group C match between England and Ukraine at Wembley Stadium on March 26, 2023 in London, England.
Gareth Southgate chooses Bukayo Saka for England vs Ukraine
Gareth Southgate's England team isn't just sensible against Ukraine - although he has been met with fury from Arsenal fans.
Southgate was criticized at the start of the international break for not calling Folarin Balogun appropriately - but that argument was about Bukayo Saka.
Gunners fans hope Saka will be rested after playing 85 minutes in the win over Italy with his mind set on the Premier League title.
One fan posted in response to the team selection:
"Southgate, can you be more clear with Arsenal's agenda?"
The second person agrees:
"Saka needs to play, I hate Southgate." The third added:
"Southgate if you had any dignity, you would knock Saka out right now."
However, Southgate's decision to pick Saka paid off with a special goal from outside the box - a very tight effort that left Anatoliy Trubin without a chance. Bukayo Saka scores with a beautiful strike
Bukayo Saka scores with a beautiful strike
The strike came after the 21-year-old opened the scoring for Harry Kane, helping Saka's England team now have seven goals in 25 appearances.
Speaking of the goal, Dion Dublin said on Radio 5 Live:
"Oh my words.
"What a finish from Bukayo Saka. He moved into the corner of the box and positioned himself perfectly to send the ball wide of the post. What a great finish!"
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 26:
England's Bukayo Saka celebrates with teammate Harry Kane after scoring his side's second goal in the UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying Group C match between England and Ukraine at Wembley
Bukayo Saka scored his first goal for England and broke his second
After beating Italy with goals from Declan Rice and a penalty from Kane, England's new top scorer was honored ahead of their game at Wembley. The 29-year-old arrived on the pitch before the game with his two young daughters, along with his wife Kate then took their son for a family photo.
It was fitting that Kane scored the opening goal, now two more than Wayne Rooney's 53 total.
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