- Bukayo Saka admitted that England players are still carrying the emotional “scar” of their World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina as they return for their first international camp since the tournament in North America.
- England manager Thomas Tuchel held a squad meeting to discuss the late 2-1 stoppage-time loss and encourage the team to look ahead to their upcoming Nations League fixtures and the home Euros in 2028.
- The Three Lions achieved their best-ever World Cup finish on foreign soil by winning the bronze medal, which included a memorable 6-4 third-place play-off victory over France where Saka scored a hat-trick.
- Saka, who battled an Achilles issue throughout the World Cup, acknowledged it was “tough” being left on the bench as an unused substitute during the semi-final capitulation against Argentina.
- The Arsenal winger emphasised the importance of trusting Tuchel's tactical choices and expressed a desire to stop dwelling on past disappointments as England focus on their new international season.
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