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Everything you need to know about Bukayo Saka - the straight A student from humble beginnings who's set for a starring role in England's World Cup opener

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England star Bukayo Saka is riding high in the Premier League with top-of-the-table Arsenal.

This season the winger, from London, has clocked up an impressive four goals and six assists in 14 games, and has been instrumental in his domestic club's success.

Today he's set to start in England's World Cup opener against Iran at 1.00pm in Doha, pipping Manchester City's Phil Foden to the position.

But the 21-year-old forward did not always have it easy, having started life from very humble beginnings.

This season Saka (pictured), from London, has clocked up an impressive four goals and six assists in 14 games, and has been instrumental in his domestic club's success. Pictured: Enjoying a holiday in Dubai

This season Saka (pictured), from London, has clocked up an impressive four goals and six assists in 14 games, and has been instrumental in his domestic club's success.