June 20, (THEWILL) – Bukayo Saka’s stunning hat-trick propelled England to a resounding 7-0 victory over North Macedonia in their Euro 2024 qualifying match, solidifying their position at the top of group C.
The win marked England’s fourth consecutive triumph in the qualifying campaign and reflected their dominance as predicted at Old Trafford. In addition to Saka’s outstanding performance, captain Harry Kane notched his 57th and 58th international goals, while Marcus Rashford and Kalvin Phillips also found the back of the net.
Saka’s goals came in quick succession, with his first strike in the 38th minute finding the top corner with a well-placed angled shot. Shortly after the break, he displayed superb skill by controlling the ball with his chest and delivering a powerful left-foot volley for his second goal. The talented 21-year-old completed his hat-trick in the 51st minute, latching onto a perfectly timed through ball from Kane before being engulfed by jubilant teammates.
Manager, Gareth Southgate, expressed his delight, embracing Saka in a bear hug upon his substitution moments later. England’s flawless run in the qualifiers, including victories over Ukraine, Italy, and Malta, places them in an excellent position to secure a spot in next year’s finals, having accumulated a perfect 12 points.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
