MIKEL ARTETA says he will send a scan of Bukayo Saka’s injury to anyone claiming the winger was fit for England duty. Three Lions skipper Harry Kane questioned the commitment of some players after Saka and eight others withdrew from the latest squad. 2 Mikel Arteta has hit back at critics of Bukayo Saka after he withdrew from England duty with injury Credit: Getty 2 Saka scored in Arsenal's 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest on Saturday Credit: Getty Saka scored for Arsenal on Saturday after recovering from his thigh injury.
Boss Arteta said: “We can send them the MRI scan, it’s very simple.” Saka scored one and made one in the 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest. Arteta added: “The communication was very clear between the medical staff of Arsenal and the national team.
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Both had come off in the 1-1 draw at Chelsea. Arsenal sent Saka for a scan and the results were shared with England’s medical team who said the player should remain with the Gunners for treatment. Most read in Football SCOTT PROPERTY Celtic legend Scott Brown splashes out £2million on luxury pad with pool DOWN AND OUT Rangers boss Philippe Clement admits he has 'no credit left i.