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Bukayo Saka has been a rare spark of light in a woeful Arsenal season, but against Chelsea he was deployed in an unfamiliar right-wing back role - a gamble that didn't enhance his England squad chances at the Euros

Another night, another string weaved on to the bow of Bukayo Saka. But another step towards this summer's Euros? Perhaps not.

In this woeful Arsenal season, the 19-year-old has been a rare spark of light. And as the campaign limps towards its anti-climax, Saka is one of few Arsenal players with more than pride on the line.

UEFA's decision to allow 26-man squads this summer may have jarred with Gareth Southgate - the England boss has been open about his concerns over maintaining harmony within a bloated group.

Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka (third right, No 7) has been a bright spot in a poor Arsenal season
But he failed to impress in a right wing-back position against Chelsea on Wednesday evening

For players like Saka, though, it wedged open a door left ajar for several months.