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'Not many players would dare to do that' - Arsenal star Saka has Ozil's 'respect' after Euro 2020 penalty

The Gunners teenager missed from the spot in a final shootout with Italy, but a former team-mate is tipping a "great talent" for the top

Mesut Ozil has aired his "respect" for former Arsenal team-mate Bukayo Saka, with the former Gunners playmaker saying "not many players would dare" to take a penalty in a major international final.

A highly-rated 19-year-old did just that at Euro 2020, but saw his spot-kick saved as England suffered shootout heartache against Italy at Wembley Stadium.

Inevitable criticism has come Saka's way on the back of said outing, despite all that he achieved in the tournament prior to that, but he continues to be backed by current and ex-colleagues to reach the very top of the game.