When Bukayo Saka took the long, lonely walk to the penalty area... the nation held its collective breath. Memories of his missed penalty against Italy three years ago were still fresh in everyone's minds, along with the awful abuse he was subsequently subjected to.
Many feared the pressure that he might be feeling. After two deep breaths and a short run-up, though, Saka calmly slotted the ball into the back of the net, sending Swiss goalkeeper Yann Sommer the wrong way.
What happened at Wembley in 2021 would have weighed many players down, but not Saka. Aged just 23, he's proved to be a key cog in both Arsenal and England's wheels.
Love always wins. It was with those words Bukayo Saka signed off his message to fans after Euro 2020 Final penalty heartbreak led to despicable racist abuse. Arsenal's adored winger has spent three years silencing such attacks.
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