Bukayo Saka offers huge Arsenal boost as he reveals World Cup wish with England

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Bukayo Saka has confirmed that he is fit and ready to go with Arsenal after a stunning display for England.The winger scored a hat-trick for the Three Lions as they beat France 6-4 in a thrilling World Cup encounter to claim the bronze medal.Saka netted on three occasions in the wild win over FranceGettySaka netted his first two goals before the break and added the third in stoppage time with a penalty on his 56th international appearance.He made just his third start in eight games across the World Cup, and did not feature at all in the semi-final defeat to Argentina.Speaking to the BBC afterwards, he was asked if he could have had a bigger role with England in the tournament.“Of course, I would love to have played more but it’s too late to talk about that.“I just tried to do my talking on the pitch, it’s done now and let’s move on.”talkSPORT’s Adrian Durham raised concerns with Saka’s fitness at the World Cup after making 49 appearances for Arsenal last season.The 24-year-old also dealt with hamstring, hip and Achilles issues during their Premier League title-winning campaign.However, he looked back to his very best against France by scoring his first England hat-trick since June 2023.Saka also played the full 90 minutes for the first time at this World Cup.“I’m fit, I’m fit,” he insisted in his post-match interview, which will be music to the ears of Arsenal fans.Saka has confirmed that he is fit to play as he prepares for another season at ArsenalGettyOperation title defenceSaka scored seven goals and assisted a further seven for Arsenal to help them end a 22-year wait for the Premier League title.They will enter the 2026/27 campaign as favourites to go all the way and defend their crown.The upcoming season’s fixtures have already been released, and the holders will begin at home on Friday, August 21.Arsenal host Championship winner Coventry City, live on talkSPORT, before travelling to Aston Villa the following weekend.Then it’s another home fixture, this time against their London rivals Chelsea, who have hijacked their move for Morgan Rogers.Rogers is heading to the Blues from Villa in a British record £117million deal and will undergo his medical on Monday.