Thomas Tuchel has challenged Bukayo Saka to score more goals and reach the next level with England.
Saka scored a stunning goal during England’s 3-0 win over Wales on Thursday night, marking his return to the side from injury in style.
The 24-year-old has now scored 13 goals in 44 international appearances, but Tuchel believes the Arsenal winger is capable of more.
Bukayo Saka is now Arsenal’s highest ever goalscorer for England. 🔝
His 13th goal for the Three Lions breaks a record that has stood since 1938. 😮🏴 pic.twitter.com/r73mjOBnwa
— talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) October 9, 2025
Having become one of the Premier League’s most reliable attacking threats, Tuchel has challenged Saka to reach that status at international level. Ahead of England’s World Cup qualifier against Latvia on Tuesday night, he has demanded more.
“How many goals did Bukayo score for England? Thirteen? One three? It has to be more, it’s not enough,” the England head coach said.
“He needs to keep on going. I thought it was 30, at least, and then I would have said it’s not enough, because I am never satisfied.
“He is such a threat for Arsenal in the most difficult league in the world, so why would he not be at international level? We have the position for him, he has the attitude, the stamina, the talent, everything to be a top player at international level, and that’s what he has to show.
“We can just encourage him to be influential, like he was today (against Wales). Next game, he needs to try to repeat it.”
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