Arsenal Star Saka Wins England's Player Of The Year Award

Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has been named England 2021-22 men's player of the year following a scintillating year for club and country.

The 21-year-old fought off stiff competition from England captain Harry Kane and Declan Rice to win the award.

The Three Lions announced the news on their Twitter handles on Friday.

Saka is the first Arsenal player to win the award since its inception 19 years ago.

Saka's club, Arsenal, have congratulated their star player with a statement on their website.

“Our 21-year-old winger is the first Gunner to receive the honour since the award’s inception 19 years ago.

"He was chosen by fans as England’s star player of the past year and received the award at St. George’s Park ahead of England’s Nations League fixture against Italy this evening.

"Declan Rice and Harry Kane were voted second and third, respectively.

“Bukayo was recently named as our Men’s Player of the Season for the second year in a row, alongside Beth Mead, who received the award for our Women’s side.

"He is also on the shortlist for this year’s prestigious Kopa Trophy.”

England Men’s Player of the Year ??
This is a such a special honour for me and I’m very grateful to everyone who voted.
God is Great ! pic.twitter.com/5T6kPCQPmp

— Bukayo Saka (@BukayoSaka87) September 23, 2022

Saka has now made 18 appearances for England since making his debut in 2020, he has scored four goals for the Three Lions.

He is currently on International duty with England as they prepare to take on Italy and Germany in the Nations League.