Saka says England still have 'scar' from World Cup semi-final loss
LONDON: Bukayo Saka believes the England squad still have a “scar in us” following their agonising World Cup semi-final defeat.
Bukayo Saka, an Arsenal winger, has stated that England still carries a scar from their World Cup semi-final loss. England starts their Nations League campaign against world champions Spain at Wembley just nine weeks after their painful defeat to Argentina in Atlanta. Saka scored a hat-trick in the World Cup, helping England finish third.
However, the 25-year-old admits that the pain of not winning England's first major men's international football title since 1966 is still fresh. While the team tries to move on and focus on the new international season, Saka acknowledges that a scar takes time to heal. England's manager, Thomas Tuchel, faced criticism for his tactics during the semi-final, which ultimately led to their loss.
Despite this, Saka and the team are fully focused on the upcoming Nations League, aiming to qualify for Euro 2028, which will be co-hosted by England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland.
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