England manager, Thomas Tuchel has reportedly claimed that having both Bukayo Saka and Noni Madueke battling for the same position has presented a ‘good’ problem for him.
In a friendly match at Wembley Stadium on Thursday night, the Three Lions dominated Wales thanks to a strong first 20 minutes.
Goals were scored by England’s Morgan Rogers, Ollie Watkins, and Saka. On the 20th minute, Saka scored the best goal of the game after cutting in from the right and putting a fantastic shot into the top corner.
Madueke, Saka’s teammate at Arsenal, was England’s standout player during the last international break after he helped the nation defeat Serbia and Andorra in World Cup qualifying matches.
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What Tuchel Said About Saka And Madueke
According to Football 365, Tuchel said it is a ‘good’ thing in response to a question concerning Saka and Madueke posing a selection “problem” for him prior to the World Cup.
“Noni is unfortunately injured. Noni was excellent in the last camp, he was electric.
“He then continued to play for his club while Bukayo was out for Arsenal in the same manner.
“We were very, very sad that he’s now injured, but Saka stepped up. He had to step up also.”
Although Saka missed Arsenal’s few games of the season, Tuchel believes the winger is now very close to returning to his best.
Tuchel said: “It was like his first camp where he comes without injury and it’s necessary. Like I said, the competition is on.
“Bukayo had a good performance like everyone else and showed what he’s capable of.
“I still feel there is a step to go for Bukayo to regain his rhythm, naturally after one or two injuries now, to regain his rhythm and his stamina.
“Then, he is a very important player for us and he will fight for his place because that’s what he does.”
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