The Arsenal winger scored three as a rampant England side battered North Macedonia to continue their perfect start to Euro 2024 qualifying.
Bukayo Saka bagged his first England hat-trick, turning in a star showing as the Three Lions brushed aside a helpless North Macedonia with a 7-0 win.
Harry Kane opened the scoring, firing home from short range after a surging run and cross from Luke Shaw. Two more came in the opening period. First, it was Saka, lashing into the roof of the net after a sweeping move down the right. Marcus Rashford then provided a decisive third right before the break, continuing his strong run of form in an England shirt.
And more came after half-time. The emerging connection between Trent Alexander-Arnold and Saka continued to be productive, with the Arsenal man smashing a looping ball into the top corner for a stunning fourth.
The rout only continued, with Saka, Kalvin Phillips and Kane all finding the net to complete an emphatic evening, and inflict North Macedonia's heaviest-ever defeat.
GOAL rates England's players from Old Trafford…
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Jordan Pickford (6/10):
Didn't face a single shot. His quietest night in a while.
Kyle Walker (7/10):
Rapid as ever, grabbed an assist, linked up well with Alexander-Arnold. Can still be excellent at 33.
John Stones (6/10):
Back to a more conventional centre-back role, and didn't really have to do much.
Harry Maguire (6/10):
Entrusted with another England start. Made one very funny run into the North Macedonia box.
Luke Shaw (8/10):
Assisted the opener, did the necessary defensive work. A player full of confidence.
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Trent Alexander-Arnold (8/10):
Once again thrived in a midfield role. Completed all-but two of his passes, assisted the fourth, and was instrumental in the build-up for two others.
Declan Rice (7/10):
Tidy on the day, even though he didn't have all that much to do.
Jordan Henderson (7/10):
Typically energetic, won the ball a lot, but probably needs a rest.
Attack
Bukayo Saka (10/10):
Smashed one into the roof of the net with his right foot. Went even better for his second, blasting home from outside the box. Finished his hat-trick by beating the keeper in a one-on-one. A special player.
Harry Kane (8/10):
Bagged his 57th international goal to put England ahead – an easy tap in from close range. Scored his 58th from the spot in the second half. Also assisted Saka's third.
Marcus Rashford (8/10):
Grabbed the third goal, and was a menace in his standout 60 minutes. Has scored in both of his last two starts for the Three Lions.
Subs & Manager
Conor Gallagher (5/10):
Ran around a lot, but tried to do too much at times.
Kalvin Phillips (6/10):
An unlikely goalscorer. Good to see him get some minutes under his belt.
Jack Grealish (6/10):
Came on when the game was mostly finished. Does he have Southgate's full trust?
Phil Foden (6/10):
A few nice touches on the right. Still hasn't found his best in an England shirt.
Callum Wilson (N/A):
A brief cameo. Now seems to be the preferred back-up to Kane.
Gareth Southgate (9/10):
Back to his 4-3-3, with most of his presumptive first choice XI in the squad. The opposition were poor on the day, but he will have few complaints about such a big win.