Saka Achieves Historic Feat by Breaking 86-Year-Old England Record | Stats & Updates
Bukayo Saka has made history by becoming England’s all-time leading goalscorer after his outstanding performance against Wales. His remarkable goal at Wembley broke Cliff Bastin’s 86-year record, securing a 3-0 victory for Thomas Tuchel’s side in an international friendly.
Saka’s Record-Breaking Moment
Saka’s decisive strike marked his 13th goal for England, surpassing Bastin’s 12 goals from the 1930s. This historic achievement came just 1,562 days after Saka’s first goal for the Three Lions against Austria in June 2021.
Significant Achievements
Bukayo Saka’s career with the England national team has been notable for numerous achievements. Not only did he receive the prestigious England Player of the Year award for the 2021/22 season, but he earned it again for 2022/23, following a remarkable World Cup performance against Iran and Senegal.
- Saka’s first England hat-trick came in a Euro 2024 qualifier against North Macedonia.
- He scored a crucial equaliser in the Euro 2024 quarter-final against Switzerland, helping the team advance to the final.
- Saka’s debut was against Wales on October 8, 2020, foreshadowing his record-breaking goal against the same nation.
A Breakdown of Saka’s England Goals
| Opponent | Date | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | June 2, 2021 | Friendly |
| Andorra | September 5, 2021 | World Cup Qualifier |
| San Marino | November 15, 2021 | World Cup Qualifier |
| Iran | November 21, 2022 | World Cup 2022 |
| Senegal | December 4, 2022 | World Cup 2022 |
| Ukraine | March 26, 2023 | Euro 2024 Qualifier |
| North Macedonia | June 19, 2023 | Euro 2024 Qualifier |
| Switzerland | July 6, 2024 | Euro 2024 |
| Wales | October 9, 2025 | Friendly |
Saka’s Contribution to Arsenal’s England Scorers
Bukayo Saka is among the 31 Arsenal players to have scored for England, a testament to the club’s rich contribution to the national team. Arsenal joins an elite group, including Liverpool, Aston Villa, Tottenham, and Manchester United, in nurturing prolific England goalscorers.
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