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Do Nigeria need to fight England for Arsenal sensation Bukayo Saka?

The teenager has been a revelation for the Gunners, and his performances have predictably sparked a conversation about his international future

By no means is Alexandre Lacazette the absolute authority on the pedigree of young players in the Premier League.

However, his glowing praise of youngster Bukayo Saka – he referred to the 18-year-old as the best young player in the English top flight – did not ring hollow at all. While it can be disputed, it is not preposterous.

The winger has shone in his repurposing as a marauding left-back, and has assisted more goals than any other player in the Arsenal squad so far this season.