Saka speaks on how Kane inspired him to settle in the England National Team

The Arsenal midfielder received his second call up to be part of the Three Lions Squad.

Saka speaks on how Kane inspired him to settle in the England National Team
Bukayo Saka

Bukayo Saka is grateful to Harry Kane for the reception when he received his first England call up last month.

The Arsenal midfielder has said the England captain’s welcome was his greatest inspiration for his settlement in the midst of senior and experienced players called to serve their country through sports.

The 19-year-old made his debut against Wales in an international friendly on October 8 and received his second successive call to partake in the Three Lions friendly and Nation Cup games.

"All the boys have been so good with me from the first minute I came in," Saka said in his first England news conference.

"Harry Kane put his arm around me, he spoke to me and asked me how I was. For him to do that, it helped me settle in much quicker and made me feel comfortable to be myself around everyone

"That helps me not just off the pitch but also on the pitch too, because I feel like I can be myself, express myself and play with the confidence that I play with back at my club."

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Gareth Southgate’s side will play Ireland on Thursday before travelling to engage Belgium on Sunday, November 15. They end the fixtures on Wednesday against Iceland at Wembley.

The midfielder has featured six times for the Gunners in the Premier League and has converted a goal. He impressed in the game against Wales last month until his 76th-minute substitution for fellow mate, Ainsley Maitland Niles.

Saka spoke that, “It’s been amazing to have the faith of the manager and for him to recall me to this camp," Saka said.

"When I got the text, I was so happy again and I just want to do my best here.

"In the games and opportunities he gives me, I want to give my all on the pitch and I hope I can repay the faith he has shown in me.

"Games against Belgium are the type of games you want to play in as a player - the big games, the games that mean the most.

"It's not just that game, though, every time I get an opportunity to show how good I am, hopefully I can do my best and hopefully get picked for the Euros."