Jude Bellingham is a name on everyone's lips amid constant transfer speculation, and his words on one Arsenal star will certainly be listened to closely. Borussia Dortmund's midfield talisman put in arguably his best display in an England shirt over a 90-minute period as he dominated the midfield battle against Hansi Flick's Germany outfit.
Despite the dominance in patches against a country the former Birmingham City academy graduate has been accustomed too with his exploits in the Bundesliga over recent seasons, the Three Lions were trailing at the 70th-minute mark.
This is where Gareth Southgate's men sprung into life. Reece James and Mason Mount from Chelsea coupled with Spurs' Harry Kane all played their part in the second-half comeback, and one Arsenal players joined that conversation.
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Enter Bukayo Saka - the 21-year-old's drive from the wing was the main catalyst to not only inject fear and uncertainty into the German defence but it was the main reason why he could manufacture Mount's equaliser for 2-2.
It was a substitute from Southgate that paid dividends in the end, and it showcases the array of talent on the bench who can make a potential impact at Qatar 2022 if given the opportunity.
Arsenal supporters, like Liverpool fans with Trent Alexander-Arnold, will question Southgate not giving more regular minutes to the Hale End graduate but that's a whole new question in itself.
At least his teammates understand the quality Arsenal's No.7 possesses in his locker. So much so that James was joined by many like Aaron Ramsdale in congratulating Saka post-match under his most recent
, which read: "Showed great character tonight and we deserved more in the end! Thank you Wembley for your support."
But one comment, in particular, caught the eye and it came from Bellingham who made a brave comparison with his one-word verdict: "Leo".
Tottenham fans will certainly hope that Saka doesn't channel his inner Lionel Messi when it comes to the North London Derby this weekend in the Premier League.
Arsenal fans - Just how high is Bukayo Saka's ceiling? Can he become the next Lionel Messi or is that a bit too much pressure? Leave your thoughts in the comments section below!
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