Bukayo Saka’s first international goal earns England victory over Austria

The teenage Arsenal forward slotted in the winning goal early in the second half
Bukayo Saka’s first international goal earns England victory over Austria

Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring his first England goal (Lindsey Parnaby/PA)

Bukayo Saka got absentee-hit England’s Euro 2020 preparations off to a winning start against Austria but all eyes will be on Trent Alexander-Arnold after his late injury.

Having whittled his 33-man provisional squad down to 26 players on the eve of Wednesday’s friendly, Gareth Southgate’s side triumphed as they played in front of fans for the first time in 18 months.

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