Bukayo Saka discussed the positive and negative messages he has received following England's loss to Italy in the Euro 2020 final in a Twitter post Thursday:
"For those who have campaigned on my behalf and sent me heartfelt letters, wished me and my family well — I'm so thankful," Saka wrote. "This is what football should be about."
The versatile Arsenal youngster has also received a lot of criticism along with Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho, the three players who missed penalty kicks in the 3-2 shootout loss. All three players are Black and have received racial abuse online.