Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka achieved a senior career first against Croatia by scoring twice with his right foot in the same match.
England’s official post-match statistics confirm that the milestone arrived on his 378th appearance across club and international football.
It adds another detail to Saka’s two-goal contribution in England’s 7-0 victory, with both finishes coming from his less-favoured side.
Bukayo Saka reaches unusual scoring milestone
The statistic concerns scoring two right-footed goals in one game, rather than Saka’s first goals with that foot.
For Arsenal, the appeal is straightforward. A forward willing to finish with either foot can take an opening before a defender has time to recover.
One match does not establish a new scoring trend, but Saturday offered a useful reminder that opponents cannot concentrate solely on blocking Saka’s left foot.
His attacking contribution also followed the pre-match discussion around finding the right England partnership behind him.
Saka delighted after England double
Reflecting on the victory, Saka told England Football:
“Two goals for England is always a nice feeling so I am really happy with that.”
The Arsenal winger also praised England’s energy and clinical finishing, before turning his attention to ending the international window strongly.
England host Czechia on Tuesday, October 6, giving Saka another opportunity before Arsenal resume their Premier League campaign against Leeds United four days later.
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