Nigerian born Bukayo Saka makes 1st appearance for England against Wales

Nigerian born Bukayo Saka makes 1st appearance for England against Wales

Nigerian born forward Bukayo Saka has made his first appearance for the England senior national team.

Saka was infused in the starting line up for England’s friendly encounter against neighbors Wales.

The game ended 3-0 in favor of England, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin converting a cross by Jack Grealish in the 26th minute to take a lead at the halftime lead.

In the 53rd minute, Conor Coady converted a ball by  Kieran Trippier to put England two up.

In the 63rd minute, Danny Ings scored the third from a ball by Tyrone Mings.

Bukayo Saka did not play the entirety of the game as he was substituted in the 76th minute by Arsenal teammate Ainsley Maitland-Niles

 

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