Bukayo Saka says England have the “talent, passion and confidence” to win the World Cup after previous disappointments in major tournaments. Writing from his perspective as a senior member of the England squad, Saka points to the team’s experiences of coming close but not finishing the job. Sources note that Saka has been part of the Gareth Southgate-era England setup that reached the European Championship final twice, only to lose on both occasions. He is also described as having been involved in England’s run to the World Cup quarter-finals at Qatar 2022. Across the reports, the central theme is Saka’s belief that England are now positioned to overcome earlier “near-misses” and take the decisive step in the tournament.