Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka has won the England Men’s Player of the Year award for the first time.

This comes after his last season’s performance for Arsenal and country.

The 21-year-old beat Tottenham Hotspur’s star Harry Kane and West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice to win the award, having shown a superb display of his talent over the course of the past year.

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Saka is expected to be in the game of England against Italy in Milan tonight as they look to recover from a poor UEFA Nations League campaign.

He was presented the award by a group of young local grassroots players.

The England star had no idea that it was to be awarded to him, and in his grateful shock, he smiled and humbly said: “No way. I did not expect this honestly, so yeah, I’m honoured. It’s really nice.”

Saka’s club side Arsenal, on Saturday returned to the top of the table.