CHELSEA ace Ben Chilwell "can't believe" England team-mate and Arsenal star Bukayo Saka started out as a left-back.
Saka led the Three Lions to a routine 2-0 victory over Ukraine in their Euro 2024 qualifier at Wembley on Sunday as he set up record goalscorer Harry Kane's opener and then netted a wondergoal.
The winger was named Man of the Match amid a stunning season that has also seen him register a total of 13 goals and 10 assists in 38 matches across all competitions for Arsenal.
Chilwell has been left in awe of the 21-year-old's incredible development as he went from a full-back to one of the Premier League's most lethal goalscorers.
The 26-year-old Chelsea ace, who also plays as a left-back, sang Saka's praises as he revealed how important he is to the team both on and off the pitch.
Chilwell said: "I can’t believe he played at left-back when he can do that.
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"Bukayo is such a great talent. I think everyone can see what he gives on the pitch but he’s one of the best people I have met in football as well.
"We see him on a daily basis around the camp and he just brings happiness to everyone.
"He is always smiling and a good guy to be around, and then he comes out on the pitch and delivers like that for us.
"An assist and a goal and it ultimately wins us the game. I am delighted for him."
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Saka has played a key role in England's qualifying campaign getting off on the right foot as Gareth Southgate's side have won both of their first two matches.
The Three Lions also got a little payback for their loss in the Euro 2020 final against Italy.
Southgate's men defeated the reigning European champions 2-1 in Naples.
Fellow Group C outfits North Macedonia and Malta are next for in-form England.
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