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England call-up is going to fill Saka with more confidence – Arsenal boss Arteta

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is happy that Bukayo Saka has been called up to the England national team for the first time, asserting it will fill him with more confidence going forward.

The 18-year-old was announced in the Three Lions squad that will face Wales and Belgium in October’s round of international fixtures.

He is joined by Everton forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Leicester City’s Harvey Barnes, who were also called-up for the very first time.

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Saka has been making headlines since he became a regular fixture in the Gunners line-up last season, where he made 39 competitive appearances, scoring four goals and providing 11 assists.