WORLD CUP | Eberechi Eze hails Bukayo Saka as England forward eyes first start vs Panama

England midfielder Eberechi Eze called Bukayo Saka a “special player” as the Arsenal forward targets his first start of the tournament against Panama on Saturday, according to Yahoo Sports. Saka has come off the bench in England’s first two matches after arriving with an Achilles injury, and he nearly scored in a goalless draw with Ghana; with Noni Madueke struggling to make an impact, Saka could start at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. England can clinch top spot in Group L by beating Panama, which would set up a last-32 match against a third-placed team from another group; matching or bettering Ghana’s result against Croatia would also secure first place.