Bukayo Saka has been the target of ruthless mocking by the Italian press following England's dreadful 1-0 defeat to Italy in Milan on Friday.
La Gazzetta dello Sport quipped that Saka still looked shocked by Giorgio Chiellini’s tactical foul in the Euro 2020 final, which resulted in the winger missing a crucial penalty to hand Italy the trophy.
The Arsenal star, who was named England's Player of the Year ahead of kick-off, played 72 minutes at the San Siro before Gareth Southgate substituted him in a bid to get back into the game.
Saka was the most disappointing player on the pitch according to Gazzetta, who handed him a 4.5/10 rating, less than any other English or Italian star.
Journalist Fabio Licari wrote: ‘One would want to tell him: "No worries Saka, Chiellini is no longer here"
‘He was still shocked, a phantom on the left flank and Southgate made it worse by keeping him on the pitch for 72 minutes.’
Licari was referring to Chiellini's late tactical foul during the Euro 2020 final between England and Italy, which concluded with the Azzurri winning on penalties.
As Saka stormed through on goal, the Italian defender dangerously pulled on the Arsenal star's shirt around his neck, almost strangling him in the process.
Escaping with just a yellow card rather than a sending-off, Chiellini caused plenty of ill-feeling amongst England fans as a result.
Despite suffering relegation from the Nations League, England will look to respond against Germany on Tuesday in what is their final match ahead of the World Cup in November.
Source: m.allfootballapp.com