Arsenal star explains how Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane has helped him

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Bukayo Saka has told Sky Sports that Tottenham Hotspur striker and England captain Harry Kane has helped the Arsenal star settle in to life at England under Gareth Southgate.

Saka, 19, was called-up to the previous England squad and has been included for a second successive time this month with the Three Lions coming up against Ireland, Belgium and Iceland over the next fortnight.

The versatile Saka has certainly earned his place in the England side, clocking up 53 appearances for Arsenal over the course of the last 18 months – scoring five goals and creating 13 more.

Saka has stated that Kane has put aside north London rivalry to help the Arsenal man settle in to the England side, and the Gunners ace applauded his Tottenham national team mate for helping him integrate into the team.

“Harry Kane put his arm around me, he spoke to me and asked me how I was. For him to do that, it helped me settle in much quicker and made me feel comfortable to be myself around everyone,” Saka said.

“That helps me not just off the pitch but also on the pitch too, because I feel like I can be myself, express myself and play with the confidence that I play with back at my club.”

TBR’s view – Kane helping England rid club cliques

Many of England’s golden generation have spoken out about the cliques that lived in England’s side during the noughties. Manchester United players chose not to mingle with Liverpool, and Arsenal away from Chelsea etc etc.

But Southgate’s England side look so much more together – and £200,000-a-week (Spotrac) Kane offering a hand to Saka is proof of just that. Under his captaincy, England look as though they have more chemistry than ever.