The 19-year-old winger emerged as a surprise key player after shining in the third group game, against the Czech Republic, replacing Phil Foden and keeping his place in the last-16 victory against Germany.

Saka was not selected for the quarter-final against Ukraine after picking up “a slight knock” in training, allowing Jadon Sancho to start the game. But he is back in contention for the semi-final, to be played at Wembley in front of 65,000 fans.