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England 7-0 North Macedonia: Three Lions attacking stars give Gareth Southgate welcome selection headache BBC Sport says Bukayo Saka’s beaming smile was the indicator of just how times have changed for England since they last took their show on the road at home. The 21-year-old – a brilliant talent Arsenal fans call ‘Starboy’ – gave the match ball a lingering kiss when he completed the first hat-trick of his career as the centrepiece of England’s…

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Bukayo Saka cements his place as England’s next leading man with first career hat-trick The Independent says There was a period when it seemed that Bukayo Saka’s golden season would end with him a Premier League champion, perhaps even anointed as Footballer of the Year. And if neither quite came to pass, he still conjured a fitting finish to a wonderful campaign. The first hat-trick of his career came in just 13 minutes and in…

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England enter era of Total Gazball with merciless measure of control The Guardian says Over on the left, Marcus Rashford was busy softening North Macedonia up with his direct running and mazy dribbles. Further back, Declan Rice was holding his position in defensive midfield, maintaining his discipline and making sure to keep possession ticking over. Meanwhile Jordan Henderson was in ultra-pest mode, all boundless energy as he charged down every lost cause, a one-man pressing…

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