Saka hits hat-trick as England smashes 7 past North Macedonia

Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick as England continued their impressive march towards Euro 2024 with a 7-0 thrashing of North Macedonia at Old Trafford on Monday.

Saka has become an indispensable part of Gareth Southgate’s side since starring at the World Cup and took his tally to seven goals in his last eight internationals to round off a brilliant season for the Arsenal winger.

Harry Kane also scored twice, while Marcus Rashford and Kalvin Phillips were on target as the Three Lions maintained a 100 percent record in qualifying after four games.

England move six points clear of Ukraine at the top of Group C and nine clear of Italy, who have two games in hand, with the top two set to qualify.

Despite a mammoth season lasting into the middle of June, Southgate took no chances as he named arguably his strongest available side.

Manchester City duo John Stones and Kyle Walker returned in defence, while Rashford replaced James Maddison from the side that thrashed Malta 4-0 on Friday.

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