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You will be hard pushed to find anyone with a bad word to say about Bukayo Saka.
Not because of what happened at the Khalifa International Stadium on Monday night. Not because he is emerging as an exceptional talent for club and country.
But because he is one of the most well-mannered young men you are ever likely to meet. Because he is respectful. Because of his work ethic. Because he is intelligent. Because of that unmistakable smile. Because he is Bukayo.
The unassuming kid from Ealing, west London, is becoming a national treasure and no one is more deserving.
You will be hard pushed to find anyone that has a bad word to say about Bukayo Saka
Saka was at the double in England's thumping 6-2 win over Iran at the World Cup on Monday
His two goals in England’s World Cup opener against Iran on Monday catapulted Saka to global prominence. But you won’t notice a change in his behaviour. There’s no ego that needs tempering, he will continue to go quietly about his business as he always has.
That humble manner is exactly why Saka is destined for the very top. He is a manager’s dream. On the training ground he is desperate to learn and attentive to every piece of advice given to him. Mikel Arteta and Gareth Southgate will vouch for that.
But on game day, more often than not, he is too hot to handle. There is a reason why departed Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang nicknamed him ‘Little Chilli’.
Yet it is his resilience that is arguably most impressive. His brace against Iran capped the most turbulent 18 months of Saka’s fledgling career.
The fallout from his decisive penalty miss in the European Championship final shootout loss to Italy in the summer of 2021, and the disgusting racist abuse
