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Saka moves past Beckham after superb England display

Bukayo Saka struck twice in England’s 7-0 win over Croatia, reaching a new landmark as Arsenal watch his international workload closely.

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 9:01 AM
Saka moves past Beckham after superb England display
Key Things to Know
  • Bukayo Saka scored twice against Croatia, surpassing David Beckham's tally of 17 England goals.
  • England defeated Croatia 7-0, with Saka reaching 19 international goals in 56 fewer games than Beckham.
  • Saka became the highest-scoring England international while actively playing for Arsenal.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Bukayo Saka scored two goals in England's 7-0 victory against Croatia, taking his international tally to 19 goals. The brace moved the Arsenal winger past David Beckham's total of 17 England goals, achieving the milestone in 56 fewer appearances. The performance also established Saka as the highest-scoring player for England while actively representing Arsenal.

Saka played the full 90 minutes under manager Thomas Tuchel, raising questions regarding his workload across the international break. After previously logging 71 and 83 minutes in earlier fixtures, Saka expressed pride in the clinical team performance ahead of England's upcoming match against Czechia at Wembley.

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